Understanding Similarity and Congruence in Quadrilaterals

The instructor discusses Shui's incorrect conclusion that two quadrilaterals are similar based on congruent angles. The video explains the definition of similarity using rigid transformations and dilations. It analyzes the figures to show that they cannot be mapped onto each other, identifying the mistake in Shui's reasoning. The correct conclusion is that the figures are not similar, as confirmed by choice B.

What did Shui conclude about the quadrilaterals based on their angles?

• They are different.

• They are identical.

• They are similar.

• They are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

What is a key requirement for two figures to be considered similar in geometry?

• They must have the same area.

• They must have the same perimeter.

• They must be congruent.

• They can be mapped onto each other using rigid transformations and dilations.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

Why can't the quadrilaterals be mapped onto each other using transformations?

• They have different colors.

• Their sides are not proportional.

• They are not in the same plane.

• Their angles are not congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

What does choice A incorrectly suggest about the quadrilaterals?

• They are identical.

• They are similar but not congruent.

• They are congruent but not similar.

• They are neither similar nor congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

What is the correct conclusion about the quadrilaterals?

• They are similar.

• They are congruent.

• They are neither similar nor congruent.

• They cannot be mapped onto each other using transformations and dilations.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2