Similar Figure Wrap Up

Front

What are matching sides in similar figures called?

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

If triangle ABC and triangle WXY are similar, which proportion is true?

Back

Front

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

Back

Similar

Front

In order for two polygons to be similar, what must be true about the sides and angles?

Back

Sides are proportional, Angles are congruent

Front

What is the definition of similar figures?

Back

Figures that have the same shape but different sizes.

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar figures?

Back

Corresponding angles are congruent.

Front

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

Back

The lengths of corresponding sides are in proportion.

Front

What is the scale factor in similar figures?

Back

The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides.

Front

How do you determine if two triangles are similar using the AA criterion?

Back

If two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, the triangles are similar.

Front

What is the formula for finding the scale factor between two similar triangles?

Back

Scale Factor = Length of a side in one triangle / Length of the corresponding side in the other triangle.