Similar Triangles

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What are matching angles in similar triangles called?

Back

Corresponding Angles

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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True or False: Sides in similar figures must be proportional.

Back

True

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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True or False: All angles in similar figures are congruent.

Back

True

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If two shapes are similar, what can we say about their corresponding sides?

Back

They are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

What is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides in similar triangles?

Back

The ratio is constant.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, and the length of AB is 4 cm and DE is 8 cm, what is the ratio of their sides?

Back

1:2

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

If two triangles have angles measuring 30°, 60°, and 90°, are they similar?

Back

Yes, they are similar because they have the same angle measures.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

What is the relationship between the areas of two similar triangles with a ratio of sides of 1:3?

Back

The ratio of their areas is 1:9.

Front

If triangle XYZ is similar to triangle PQR, and the length of XY is 5 cm and PQ is 10 cm, what is the length of YZ if PR is 6 cm?

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YZ = 3 cm.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

What is the definition of similar triangles?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6