E Ascue SOL 6.9 Congruent Figures Flashcard

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What does it mean for two shapes to be congruent?

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Two shapes are congruent if they have the same size and shape, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a four-sided polygon (quadrilateral) with at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What is the corresponding side to line segment AD in congruent trapezoids ABCD and WXYZ?

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The corresponding side to line segment AD is line segment ZW.

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How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

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A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

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True or False: The number of congruent sides a polygon has tells you the number of lines of symmetry.

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True.

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What is a square?

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A square is a polygon with 4 right angles and 4 congruent sides.

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What is the definition of symmetry in shapes?

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Symmetry in shapes refers to a balance or similarity in size, shape, and arrangement of parts on either side of a dividing line or around a center point.

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments that connect to form a shape.

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What is the difference between congruent and noncongruent figures?

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Congruent figures are identical in shape and size, while noncongruent figures differ in either shape, size, or both.

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How can you determine if two shapes are congruent?

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You can determine if two shapes are congruent by checking if all corresponding sides and angles are equal.