Corresponding Sides in Similar Shapes

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Which of the following is true about corresponding sides in similar shapes?

Back

They are in the same relative location.

Front

What are corresponding sides?

Back

Sides in the same position in two different shapes.

Front

In similar shapes, what do corresponding sides represent?

Back

The same side of similar figures.

Front

What is a key idea in identifying corresponding sides?

Back

Same Position.

Front

If rectangle ABCD is similar to rectangle WXYZ, which side corresponds to side DC?

Back

Side ZY.

Front

What does it mean for two shapes to be similar?

Back

They have the same shape but may differ in size.

Front

How can you determine if two triangles are similar?

Back

By checking if their corresponding angles are equal.

Front

What is the ratio of corresponding sides in similar shapes?

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The ratio is constant and equal for all corresponding sides.

Front

Can corresponding sides in similar shapes be of different lengths?

Back

Yes, but their lengths maintain a constant ratio.

Front

What is an example of similar shapes in real life?

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A small model of a building and the actual building.