Intro to Similarity REVIEW

Front

What is the mathematical symbol used to represent congruency?

Back

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Front

Which angle is congruent to angle C?

Back

Angle G

Front

Which angle is congruent to angle R?

Back

Angle Y

Front

Which angle corresponds to angle E?

Back

Angle T

Front

What is the mathematical symbol used to represent similarity?

Back

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Front

Define congruent angles.

Back

Angles that have the same measure.

Front

What does it mean for two shapes to be similar?

Back

They have the same shape but may differ in size.

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar triangles?

Back

They are equal.

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding sides in similar triangles?

Back

They are proportional.

Front

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

Back

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