Similar Figures

Front

What are matching sides in similar figures called?

Back

Corresponding Sides

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

What is true about the shape and size of similar figures?

Back

Same shape and not the same size

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

What happens when you multiply by a scale factor less than 1?

Back

It will result in a reduction.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

Which scale factor is an example of a reduction? (Choose one) k = 1/2, k = 1, k = 3/2, k = 2.5

Back

k = 1/2

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

In similar polygons, corresponding sides are ___ and corresponding angles are ___.

Back

proportional, congruent

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

What is the definition of similar figures?

Back

Figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

A number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

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

Back

They are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

If the scale factor is greater than 1, what happens to the size of the figure?

Back

It results in an enlargement.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Front

What is the relationship between the ratios of corresponding sides in similar figures?

Back

The ratios are equal.