SIMILARITY

Front

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

Back

Scale Factor

Front

Which triangles are similar to triangle A?

Back

Triangle B

Front

Are all angles in similar figures congruent?

Back

True

Front

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

Back

ΔYZX~ΔNWE

Front

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

Back

proportional

Front

What does it mean for two figures to be similar?

Back

They have the same shape but may differ in size.

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar figures?

Back

They are equal.

Front

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

Back

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