Similar Figures

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What are similar figures?

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Similar figures are shapes that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and the ratios of 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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How do you determine if two figures are similar?

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To determine if two figures are similar, check if their corresponding angles are congruent and if the ratios of their corresponding sides are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the significance of corresponding angles in similar figures?

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In similar figures, corresponding angles are always congruent, which means they have the same measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the significance of the ratios of corresponding sides in similar figures?

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The ratios of corresponding sides in similar figures are equal, which indicates that the figures are proportional in size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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

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If two triangles are similar, the lengths of 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 relationship between the angles of similar triangles?

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The angles of similar triangles are congruent, meaning they have the same measure.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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Can two figures be similar if their corresponding sides are not in proportion?

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No, two figures cannot be similar if their corresponding sides are not in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the definition of a scale factor in similar figures?

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The scale factor is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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How do you find the missing side length in similar figures?

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To find the missing side length in similar figures, set up a proportion using the lengths of the corresponding sides and solve for the unknown.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What does it mean if two figures are not similar?

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If two figures are not similar, it means that their corresponding angles are not congruent or their corresponding sides are not in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6