What is similarity in geometry?
Similarity

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Similarity in geometry refers to the relationship between two figures that have the same shape but may differ in size. The corresponding angles are equal, and the lengths of corresponding sides are proportional.
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What does it mean for two figures to be similar?
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Two figures are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.
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What is a scale factor?
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A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity. In the context of similar figures, it is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides.
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If the scale factor from triangle ABC to triangle DEF is 2, what does this mean?
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It means that each side of triangle DEF is twice as long as the corresponding side of triangle ABC.
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How do you determine if two figures are similar?
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To determine if two figures are similar, check if their corresponding angles are equal and if the ratios of the lengths of their corresponding sides are equal.
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What is the relationship between corresponding sides of similar figures?
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The corresponding sides of similar figures are proportional, meaning the ratios of their lengths are equal.
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If triangle XYZ is similar to triangle PQR and the length of side XY is 4 cm and side PQ is 8 cm, what is the scale factor?
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The scale factor is 2, since 8 cm (PQ) divided by 4 cm (XY) equals 2.
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