Similar Figures

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The term 'corresponding' means ...

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matching

Front

Two shapes that are similar are also congruent: True or False?

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False

Front

All corresponding angles in similar figures are congruent: True or False?

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True

Front

Solve the proportion: ____ = ____

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p=308

Front

The term 'congruent' means ...

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equal

Front

What is the definition of similar figures?

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

Front

If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their corresponding sides?

Back

The ratios of their corresponding sides are equal.

Front

What is the relationship between the angles of similar figures?

Back

All corresponding angles are equal.

Front

If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can be said about the lengths of sides AB and DE?

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AB/DE = AC/DF = BC/EF.

Front

What is a scale factor in similar figures?

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The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.