Similarity Review

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What is similarity in geometry?

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Similarity in geometry refers to figures 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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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What does it mean for two triangles to be similar?

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

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the AA criterion for triangle similarity?

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The AA (Angle-Angle) criterion states that if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, then the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the SSS criterion for triangle similarity?

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The SSS (Side-Side-Side) criterion states that if the corresponding sides of two triangles are in proportion, then the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the SAS criterion for triangle similarity?

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The SAS (Side-Angle-Side) criterion states that if two sides of one triangle are proportional to two sides of another triangle and the included angles are equal, then the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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If two figures are similar, what can be said about their angles?

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If two figures are similar, their corresponding angles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If a picture measuring 4 in. by 7 in. is enlarged to a width of 3.5 ft, what is the height of the enlarged picture?

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6.125 ft.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between the lengths of corresponding sides of similar figures?

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The lengths of corresponding sides of similar figures are proportional.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How do you find the missing length in similar triangles?

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To find the missing length in similar triangles, set up a proportion using the lengths of corresponding sides.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the definition of proportional sides in similar triangles?

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Proportional sides in similar triangles mean that the ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2