M7A - Similar Quadrilaterals and Triangles

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What are similar triangles?

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Triangles that have the same shape but may have different sizes. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the criteria for triangle similarity?

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The criteria for triangle similarity include Angle-Angle (AA), Side-Side-Side (SSS), and Side-Angle-Side (SAS).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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

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Their corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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The ratios of their corresponding sides are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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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 equal to the square of the ratio of their corresponding side lengths.

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How do you find the value of a variable in similar polygons?

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Set up a proportion using the lengths of corresponding sides and solve for the variable.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a trapezoid?

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What does it mean for two polygons to be similar?

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Two polygons are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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Angle A is equal to angle F.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2