Similar Figures

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What are similar figures?

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Similar figures are shapes that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding side lengths are proportional.

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What does it mean for two figures to be proportional?

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Two figures are proportional if the ratios of their corresponding side lengths are equal.

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Are all similar figures congruent?

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No, similar figures are not necessarily congruent. Congruent figures are the same size and shape, while similar figures can be different sizes.

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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 congruent.

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

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The corresponding sides of similar triangles are in proportion.

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How can 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 their corresponding sides are proportional.

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What does it mean if two figures are not similar?

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If two figures are not similar, it means they do not have the same shape or their corresponding side lengths are not proportional.

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What is a corresponding side in similar figures?

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A corresponding side in similar figures is a side that is in the same position relative to the angles in both figures.

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Can two figures be similar if they have different orientations?

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Yes, two figures can be similar even if they are rotated or flipped, as long as their shapes and proportions are maintained.

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What is an example of similar figures?

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An example of similar figures is two triangles where one triangle is a scaled version of the other, maintaining the same angles.