Similar Figures

Front

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

Back

proportional, congruent

Front

A figure must have the same shape and size to be _________.

Back

Congruent

Front

When you multiply by a scale factor less than 1, it will result in ...

Back

a reduction.

Front

Which transformation creates similar, but not congruent, figures?

Back

Dilations

Front

All angles in similar figures are congruent. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is the definition of similar figures?

Back

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

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

A number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity.

Front

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

Back

Their corresponding sides are in proportion.

Front

What is the relationship between the angles of similar figures?

Back

All corresponding angles are congruent.

Front

What happens to the area of a figure when it is dilated by a scale factor of k?

Back

The area is multiplied by k².