Congruent and Similar Figures

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Two figures that are the same shape, but different sizes are called:

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Similar

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Congruent figures have the same shape and size. True or False?

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True

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Are these figures congruent or similar?

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Congruent

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You can decide if two figures are similar by doing what?

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Making proportions

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The two figures are congruent. What is the measure of angle D?

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55

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What does it mean for two figures to be congruent?

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They have the same shape and size.

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What is the relationship between similar figures?

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They have the same shape but different sizes.

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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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What is a scale factor in similar figures?

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The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides.

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How can you determine if two figures are similar?

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By checking if the ratios of their corresponding sides are equal.