Similar Figures

Front

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

Back

Similar

Front

All angles in similar figures are congruent. (True/False)

Back

True

Front

What is true about the sides of similar figures?

Back

Corresponding sides are proportional.

Front

Matching sides are called _______.

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

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

Back

They are congruent.

Front

If the sides of two similar figures are in the ratio 2:3, what can be said about their areas?

Back

The areas are in the ratio 4:9.

Front

What is the definition of similar figures?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The lengths of corresponding sides are in proportion.

Front

If the length of a side in triangle ABC is 6 cm and the corresponding side in triangle DEF is 9 cm, what is the scale factor?

Back

The scale factor is 2:3.

Front

What is the relationship between the perimeters of two similar figures?

Back

The ratio of their perimeters is the same as the ratio of their corresponding sides.