Similar and congruent shapes

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What are similar figures?

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Similar figures are shapes that have the same shape but may be different in size. They have proportional sides and equal angles.

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What are congruent figures?

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Congruent figures are shapes that are exactly the same in size and shape. They can be superimposed on each other.

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Are similar figures congruent?

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No, similar figures are not congruent because they can be different in size.

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If two shapes are congruent, what can we say about their angles?

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All corresponding angles in congruent shapes are equal.

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If ABCD is congruent to XYZL, can we say ABCD is congruent to LXYZ?

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No, the order of the points matters in congruence.

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What does it mean for two shapes to be similar?

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Two shapes are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their sides are in proportion.

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Can two shapes be similar but not congruent?

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Yes, two shapes can be similar if they have the same shape but different sizes.

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What is an example of similar shapes?

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A small triangle and a large triangle that have the same angles are similar shapes.

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What is an example of congruent shapes?

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Two squares of the same size are congruent shapes.

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How can you tell if two shapes are congruent?

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You can tell if two shapes are congruent by checking if they can be perfectly overlapped.