Similar and Congruent Figures

Front

What happens to a figure when the scale factor is less than one?

Back

The new figure will be smaller.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What is the condition for two figures to be similar?

Back

The ratios of the corresponding sides must be equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

What does a double prime symbol look like?

Back

X''

Front

If triangle A is similar to triangle B, what can we say about their corresponding angles?

Back

All corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

Are all corresponding angles in congruent figures congruent?

Back

True.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

What is the scale factor if a figure is enlarged?

Back

The scale factor is greater than one.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

What is the scale factor if a figure is reduced?

Back

The scale factor is less than one.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

If two triangles have sides in the ratio 2:3, are they similar?

Back

Yes, if their corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

What is the relationship between congruent figures?

Back

Congruent figures are identical in shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

How can you determine if two figures are similar?

Back

Check if the corresponding angles are equal and the sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6