Corresponding Sides & Angles

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What are corresponding angles?

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Angles that are in the same position in different shapes when the shapes are similar or congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between corresponding sides and angles in similar triangles?

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In similar triangles, corresponding sides are proportional, and corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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If two angles are corresponding, what can we say about their measures?

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Their measures are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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The angle that is in the same relative position in another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What is the definition of congruent angles?

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Angles that have the same measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What side corresponds to side AB in triangle XYZ?

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The side that is in the same relative position in triangle PQR.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What is the term for angles that are in the same position in different shapes?

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Corresponding angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If angle A corresponds to angle F, what can we conclude about their measures?

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Angle A and angle F have equal measures.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the significance of corresponding sides in similar triangles?

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They help determine the scale factor between the triangles.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2