7.5 _Mrs. J_5

Front

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

Back

Similar

Front

If two triangles are similar, the ratio of their corresponding sides is constant. What does this mean?

Back

It means that the lengths of the sides of the triangles are proportional.

Front

What is the definition of congruent shapes?

Back

Congruent shapes are identical in shape and size.

Front

Pam drew a scale drawing of a game room. She used the scale 1 inch : 2 feet. If the air hockey table is 5 inches in the drawing, how long is the actual air hockey table?

Back

10 Feet

Front

What is a scale drawing?

Back

A scale drawing is a representation of an object with accurate ratios between the dimensions of the drawing and the actual object.

Front

What does it mean for two angles to be complementary?

Back

Two angles are complementary if the sum of their measures is 90 degrees.

Front

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

Back

The corresponding angles of similar triangles are equal.

Front

What is the formula to find the length of a side in similar triangles?

Back

Length of side in triangle A / Length of side in triangle B = Ratio of similarity.

Front

If a triangle has sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5, what type of triangle is it?

Back

It is a right triangle.

Front

What is the definition of vertical angles?

Back

Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines cross. They are always equal.