Vocab. List #2

Front

A figure that is a scaled copy of another

Back

Similar Figure

Front

A side in the same position on a scaled copy and the original

Back

Corresponding Side

Front

Angle in same place on scaled copy and original

Back

Corresponding Angle

Front

Amount the original figure is enlarged or reduced for a scaled copy

Back

Scale Factor

Front

A situation where two quantities are directly related.

Back

Proportional Relationship

Front

Two ratios that simplify to the same ratio

Back

Equivalent Ratios

Front

Number multiplied in a proportional relationship

Back

Constant of Proportionality

Front

Where the numerator and denominator switch in a fraction

Back

Reciprocal

Front

Same:

Back

congruent

Front

Angle measuring 90 degrees

Back

right angle