Congruence and Similarity

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What does it mean for two figures to be congruent?

Back

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

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What type of transformation is a reflection?

Back

A reflection is a transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

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What is the term for turning opposite of the way the hands of a clock turn?

Back

Counterclockwise.

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What is the term for turning in the same direction as the hands of a clock?

Back

Clockwise.

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What is a rotation in geometry?

Back

A rotation is a transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point.

Front

What is the difference between congruence and similarity?

Back

Congruence means figures are the same size and shape, while similarity means figures have the same shape but different sizes.

Front

What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a figure in some way to produce a new figure.

Front

What is a translation in geometry?

Back

A translation is a transformation that slides a figure from one position to another without turning it.

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How can you determine if two triangles are similar?

Back

Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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What is the line of reflection?

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The line of reflection is the line over which a figure is reflected to create a mirror image.