SIMILARITY

Front

What is the similarity statement for the triangle pair?

Back

ΔYZX~ΔNWE

Front

If two figures are similar, the corresponding sides are ______________.

Back

proportional

Front

Tell whether the two figures are congruent.

Back

Yes, same size and same shape

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about similar figures? A) Similar figures always have the same shape. B) Similar figures always have the same size. C) Similar figures always have corresponding angles that are equal. D) Similar figures always have corresponding sides that are proportional.

Back

B) Similar figures always have the same size.

Front

What does congruent mean?

Back

Same size, same shape

Front

What are similar figures?

Back

Figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.

Front

What is the ratio of corresponding sides in similar figures?

Back

The ratio is constant and equal for all corresponding sides.

Front

How do you determine if two triangles are similar?

Back

By checking if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional.

Front

What is the relationship between the angles of similar triangles?

Back

The corresponding angles of similar triangles are equal.

Front

Can two figures be similar if they have different shapes?

Back

No, similar figures must have the same shape.