Similar Figures

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What are corresponding sides in similar figures?

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Corresponding sides in similar figures are the sides that are in the same relative position in each figure and must be proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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True or False: Corresponding sides in similar figures must be proportional.

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True

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What are corresponding angles in similar figures?

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Corresponding angles in similar figures are the angles that are in the same relative position in each figure and are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar figures?

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The sides of similar figures are proportional to each other.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the definition of similar figures?

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Similar figures are figures that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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

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Their corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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

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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 formula to find the missing side in similar figures?

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The formula is (side1/side2) = (missing side/known side).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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If triangle A has sides of 4, 6, and 8, and triangle B has a side of 12, what is the length of the corresponding side in triangle A?

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The corresponding side in triangle A is 8.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the significance of the scale factor in similar figures?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6