SIMILARITY

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What is the ratio of any two corresponding sides in similar figures?

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Scale Factor

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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Which triangles are similar to triangle A?

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Triangle B

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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Are all angles in similar figures congruent?

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True

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the similarity statement for the triangle pair ΔXYZ and ΔNEW?

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ΔYZX~ΔNWE

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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If two figures are similar, the corresponding sides are ______________.

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proportional

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What does it mean for two figures to be similar?

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They have the same shape but may differ in size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is a scale factor?

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A number that describes how much one figure is enlarged or reduced to create a similar figure.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If triangle A has sides of 3, 4, and 5, and triangle B has sides of 6, 8, and 10, are they similar?

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Yes, they are similar because the sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar figures?

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They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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How can you determine if two triangles are similar using side lengths?

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If the ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2