Similar and Congruent Figures

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What is the relationship between similar and congruent figures?

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Similar and congruent figures are different.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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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 does it mean for two figures to be congruent?

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Two figures are congruent if they have the same shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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Can two figures be similar but not congruent?

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Yes, but only in certain cases.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is an example of similar figures?

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Two triangles with the same angles but different side lengths.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is an example of congruent figures?

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Two squares with the same side lengths.

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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 angles?

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Their corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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

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Their corresponding sides are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is 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.7.G.A.1

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How can you determine if two figures are similar?

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By checking if their corresponding angles are equal and the lengths of their sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6