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What are similar figures?

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Two figures that have the same shape but may differ in size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the corresponding side to line AB in similar figures?

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The side that is in the same position in both figures.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their 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 figures are similar, what can be said about their sides?

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The lengths of their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the scale factor in similar figures?

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The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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How do you find the missing side in similar figures?

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Set up a proportion using the lengths of corresponding sides.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the relationship between the areas of two similar figures?

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The ratio of their areas is the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides.

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What does it mean for two angles to be corresponding?

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They are in the same relative position in similar figures.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can be said about angle A and angle D?

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Angle A is equal to angle D.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is an example of similar figures in real life?

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A map and the actual area it represents.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6