Similar Polygons

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What are similar polygons?

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Polygons that have the same shape but may have different sizes. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are proportional.

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What does it mean for sides to be proportional in similar figures?

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It means that the lengths of corresponding sides of the figures have a constant ratio.

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If two triangles are similar, what can we say about their angles?

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All corresponding angles are equal.

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What is the scale factor in similar polygons?

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The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.

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If the ratio of the sides of two similar triangles is 3:5, what is the ratio of their areas?

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The ratio of their areas is 3²:5², which is 9:25.

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How do you determine if two polygons are similar?

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Check if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional.

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What is the relationship between the perimeters of similar polygons?

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

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, and the length of side AB is 6 and side DE is 9, what is the scale factor from triangle ABC to triangle DEF?

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The scale factor is 6:9 or 2:3.

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Can two figures be similar if they have different shapes?

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No, similar figures must have the same shape.

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What is an example of similar polygons?

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Two rectangles with the same shape but different dimensions, such as 2x4 and 4x8.