Proportions and Similar Figures

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What does it mean for two figures to be similar?

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Two figures are similar if they have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the relationship between the angles of similar figures?

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All corresponding angles in similar figures are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar figures?

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The corresponding sides of similar figures are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their corresponding sides?

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The ratios of their corresponding sides are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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Can two figures be similar if they have different shapes?

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No, two figures cannot be similar if they have different shapes.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is a proportion in the context of similar figures?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How can you determine if two figures are similar?

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You can determine if two figures are similar by checking if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the significance of the scale factor in similar figures?

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The scale factor is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can be said about the angles?

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Angle A is equal to angle D, angle B is equal to angle E, and angle C is equal to angle F.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What does it mean if two figures are not similar?

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If two figures are not similar, they either have different shapes or their corresponding angles and sides do not maintain proportionality.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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