Similarity and Dilations
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the definition of similarity in geometry?
Back
Similarity in geometry refers to figures that have the same shape but may differ in size. Corresponding angles are equal, and corresponding sides are proportional.
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CCSS.8.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scale factor?
Back
A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity. In the context of similar figures, it is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides.
Tags
CCSS.7.G.A.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their corresponding angles?
Back
The corresponding angles of similar triangles are equal.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the AA criterion for similarity state?
Back
The AA (Angle-Angle) criterion states that if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, then the triangles are similar.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the SAS criterion for similarity state?
Back
The SAS (Side-Angle-Side) criterion states that if two sides of one triangle are proportional to two sides of another triangle and the included angles are equal, then the triangles are similar.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the SSS criterion for similarity state?
Back
The SSS (Side-Side-Side) criterion states that if the corresponding sides of two triangles are proportional, then the triangles are similar.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the scale factor between two similar figures?
Back
To find the scale factor, divide the length of a side of one figure by the length of the corresponding side of the other figure.
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CCSS.7.G.A.1
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