Similar Figures

Front

Matching sides are called

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

Back

Similar

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about similar figures? A) Similar figures always have the same shape. B) Similar figures always have the same size. C) Similar figures always have corresponding angles that are equal. D) Similar figures always have corresponding sides that are proportional.

Back

B) Similar figures always have the same size.

Front

If two triangles are similar, what can we say about their corresponding angles?

Back

They are equal.

Front

If the sides of two similar figures are in the ratio 2:3, what can we say about their areas?

Back

The areas are in the ratio 4:9.

Front

Solve for x if two similar triangles have sides 4 cm and x cm, and the ratio of their sides is 2:3.

Back

x = 6 cm.

Front

What is the definition of similar figures?

Back

Figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.

Front

If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can we say about the lengths of their corresponding sides?

Back

They are proportional.

Front

If the length of a side of a smaller similar figure is 5 cm and the corresponding side of the larger figure is 15 cm, what is the scale factor?

Back

3.

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar figures?

Back

They are equal.