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What is the definition of similar figures?

Back

Similar figures are shapes that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What must be true for two polygons to be similar?

Back

For two polygons to be similar, their corresponding sides must be proportional, and their corresponding angles must be congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can we say about their corresponding sides?

Back

The lengths of the corresponding sides of triangle ABC and triangle DEF are in proportion.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the formula for finding the perimeter of a triangle?

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The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of the lengths of all its sides.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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If the sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 2:3, what is the ratio of their perimeters?

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The ratio of their perimeters is also 2:3.

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What does it mean if two shapes are congruent?

Back

Two shapes are congruent if they are the same shape and size, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How do you solve a proportion?

Back

To solve a proportion, cross-multiply and then divide to find the unknown value.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If a triangle has sides of lengths 6, 8, and 10, what is its perimeter?

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The perimeter is 6 + 8 + 10 = 24 units.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is the relationship between the angles of similar triangles?

Back

The corresponding angles of similar triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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If two similar figures have a scale factor of 1:4, how does this affect their areas?

Back

The area of the larger figure is 16 times greater than the area of the smaller figure because area scales with the square of the scale factor.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1