Similarity Flashcard Review

Front

Are the triangles similar?

Back

Yes

Front

A __________ is a comparison of two quantities.

Back

ratio

Front

Find the perimeter of the large triangle.

Back

36

Front

What does congruent mean?

Back

Same size, same shape

Front

Are the triangles similar?

Back

No

Front

What is the definition of similar triangles?

Back

Triangles that have the same shape but may have different sizes.

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.

Front

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

Back

Their corresponding angles are equal.

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of similar triangles?

Back

The lengths of corresponding sides are proportional.

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.