Similar Triangles & Indirect Measurements

Front

What are matching sides in similar triangles called?

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

What are matching angles in similar triangles called?

Back

Corresponding Angles

Front

True or False: Sides in similar figures must be proportional.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

True

Front

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

Back

They are proportional.

Front

If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can we say about angle A and angle D?

Back

They are congruent.

Front

What is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides in similar triangles?

Back

It is constant.

Front

If the sides of triangle XYZ are 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm, and triangle PQR is similar to it with a side of 6 cm, what is the length of the corresponding side in triangle PQR?

Back

4 cm (using the ratio 6/3 = 2)