Identifying Corresponding Parts

Front

What does it mean for two triangles to be similar?

Back

Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

Front

What are corresponding angles in similar triangles?

Back

Corresponding angles are angles that are in the same relative position in two different shapes that are similar.

Front

What are corresponding sides in similar triangles?

Back

Corresponding sides are the sides of two similar triangles that are in the same relative position to their corresponding angles.

Front

If triangle ABC is similar to triangle XYZ, what can be said about angle A and angle X?

Back

Angle A corresponds to angle X, meaning they are equal in measure.

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How do you determine the corresponding sides of two similar triangles?

Back

To determine the corresponding sides, match each side of one triangle with the side opposite its corresponding angle in the other triangle.

Front

What is the relationship between the ratios of corresponding sides in similar triangles?

Back

The ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides in similar triangles are equal.

Front

If ∠A corresponds to ∠X, what can be inferred about their measures?

Back

The measures of ∠A and ∠X are equal.

Front

In the similarity statement ABC∼XYZ, which angle corresponds to ∠B?

Back

∠Y corresponds to ∠B.

Front

What is the significance of the similarity symbol (∼) in geometry?

Back

The similarity symbol (∼) indicates that two figures are similar, meaning their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional.

Front

If triangle EFGH is similar to triangle MATB, which angle corresponds to ∠G?

Back

∠T corresponds to ∠G.