Introduction to Similarity

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

• Congruent
• Vertical
• Similar
• Complementary 

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.3

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Matching sides are called

• Corresponding Sides
• Corresponding Angles
• The Same
• Congruent Sides

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

All angles in similar figures are congruent.  

• True
• False

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Sides in similar figures must be proportional.  

• True
• False 

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

In order for two polygons to be similar, what must be true about the sides and angles?

• All sides and angles are congruent
• All sides and angles are proportional
• Sides are congruent, Angles are proportional
• Sides and proportional, Angles are congruent

Which angle corresponds with ∠X?

• ∠N
• ∠W
• ∠E
• ∠Y

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Are the triangles similar?

• Yes
• No

Are the triangles similar?

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

The following triangles are similar.
AC ∼

•  DF
• AB 
•  ED
•  FC

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

• Congruent
• Vertical
• Similar
• Complementary 

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6