Similar Figures

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

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Similar

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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

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True

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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Are the following similar? Why or why not? (If the ratios of the corresponding sides are not equal)

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No, the ratios of the corresponding sides are not equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What do we call figures that have the same shape but different sizes?

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Similar figures

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If two triangles have angles measuring 30°, 60°, and 90°, are they similar?

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Yes, because their angles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar figures?

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The ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If triangle A has sides of 3, 4, and 5, and triangle B has sides of 6, 8, and 10, are they similar?

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Yes, because the ratios of the corresponding sides are equal (1:2).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is a key characteristic of similar figures?

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They have the same shape but may differ in size.

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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 we say about their corresponding angles?

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Their corresponding angles are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If the lengths of the sides of two similar rectangles are in the ratio 2:3, what can we say about their areas?

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The ratio of their areas is 4:9.