Similar Triangles Flashcard Review

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What is the definition of similar triangles?

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Similar triangles are triangles that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are proportional.

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In similar polygons, corresponding sides are ___ and corresponding angles are ___.

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Corresponding sides are proportional and corresponding angles are congruent.

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h=50

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If two figures are similar, their angles are ______.

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Congruent.

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n=\frac{32}{7}

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar triangles?

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The lengths of corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.

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What does it mean for angles to be congruent?

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Congruent angles are angles that have the same measure.

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can we say about their corresponding angles?

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Angle A is congruent to angle D, angle B is congruent to angle E, and angle C is congruent to angle F.

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What is the scale factor in similar triangles?

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The scale factor is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar triangles.

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How do you determine if two triangles are similar?

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Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.