Similar and Congruent Polygons

Front

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

Back

Similar

Front

Matching sides in similar polygons are called _______.

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

If ∠A ≅ ∠M, what does this mean?

Back

Angle A is congruent to angle M.

Front

What angle corresponds with angle A?

Back

Angle D corresponds with angle A.

Front

What side corresponds with side AB?

Back

Side DE corresponds with side AB.

Front

Polygons that are exactly the same in shape and size are called _______.

Back

Congruent Polygons

Front

The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of similar polygons is called _______.

Back

Scale Factor

Front

If two triangles are similar, their corresponding angles are _______.

Back

Equal

Front

In similar polygons, the corresponding sides are in _______.

Back

Proportion

Front

If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, then angle A corresponds to which angle in triangle DEF?

Back

Angle D