Similar Polygons

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What are similar polygons?

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Polygons that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and the lengths of corresponding sides are proportional.

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What does it mean for two polygons to be similar?

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It means that their corresponding angles are congruent and the lengths of their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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

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All corresponding angles are congruent.

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If the sides of two similar polygons 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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How do you find the perimeter of a similar polygon?

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To find the perimeter of a similar polygon, multiply the perimeter of the original polygon by the ratio of the corresponding sides.

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What is the relationship between the areas of two similar polygons?

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The ratio of their areas is the square of the ratio of their corresponding side lengths.

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If the side lengths of two similar triangles are 4 cm and 6 cm, what is the ratio of their areas?

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The ratio of their areas is (4/6)² = 16/36 = 4/9.

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What is a corresponding side in similar polygons?

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A corresponding side is a side in one polygon that is proportional to a side in another polygon.

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, and the length of side AB is 5 cm and side DE is 10 cm, what is the scale factor?

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The scale factor is 10/5 = 2.

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What does it mean if two polygons are not similar?

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It means that their corresponding angles are not equal or their corresponding sides are not in proportion.