Congruent Shapes

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What does it mean for shapes to be congruent?

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Shapes are congruent if they are the same size and shape.

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What is the opposite of congruent shapes?

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Not Congruent.

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If two shapes are congruent, what can we say about their sides and angles?

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Their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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Can two shapes be similar but not congruent?

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Yes, similar shapes have the same shape but may differ in size.

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What is an example of congruent shapes?

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Two squares with sides of 4 cm are congruent.

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What is an example of not congruent shapes?

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A rectangle and a triangle are not congruent.

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If two triangles have the same angles but different side lengths, are they congruent?

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No, they are similar but not congruent.

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How can you tell if two shapes are congruent?

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You can use a ruler or protractor to measure their sides and angles.

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What is the term for shapes that have the same shape but different sizes?

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Similar shapes.

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If two circles have the same radius, are they congruent?

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Yes, two circles with the same radius are congruent.