Congruent and Similar Polygons

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments connected end to end.

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What are congruent polygons?

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Congruent polygons are polygons that have the same shape and size, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What are similar polygons?

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Similar polygons are polygons that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and the ratios of their corresponding sides are equal.

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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Which of the following is not a parallelogram: rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid, square?

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Trapezoid is not a parallelogram.

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How can you determine if two polygons are congruent?

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Two polygons are congruent if all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What does it mean for two polygons to be similar?

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Two polygons are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and the lengths of their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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

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

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar polygons?

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The ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides of similar polygons are equal.

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What is the difference between congruent and similar polygons?

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Congruent polygons are identical in size and shape, while similar polygons have the same shape but can be different in size.