Congruent and Similar Figures

Front

What are two figures that are the same shape but different sizes called?

Back

Similar

Front

What is the term for figures that are exactly the same in shape and size?

Back

Congruent

Front

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

Back

They are equal.

Front

What is the relationship between similar figures?

Back

They have the same shape but different sizes.

Front

If two triangles are similar, what can we say about their corresponding sides?

Back

The lengths of their corresponding sides are in proportion.

Front

What is the measure of angle y if two congruent figures have an angle of 49.5 degrees?

Back

49.5 degrees.

Front

If two figures are congruent, what can we conclude about their area?

Back

Their areas are equal.

Front

What is the measure of angle D if two congruent figures have an angle of 55 degrees?

Back

55 degrees.

Front

Which two figures are similar if figure B has a length of 4 cm and figure E has a length of 8 cm?

Back

B and E are similar.

Front

What is the term for a transformation that slides a figure without changing its size or shape?

Back

Translation.