Similar Figures

Front

What are matching sides in similar figures called?

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

What is true about the shape and size of similar figures?

Back

Same shape and not the same size

Front

What happens when you multiply by a scale factor less than 1?

Back

It will result in a reduction.

Front

Which scale factor is an example of a reduction? (Choose one) k = 1/2, k = 1, k = 3/2, k = 2.5

Back

k = 1/2

Front

In similar polygons, corresponding sides are ___ and corresponding angles are ___.

Back

proportional, congruent

Front

What is the definition of similar figures?

Back

Figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

A number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity.

Front

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

Back

They are congruent.

Front

If the scale factor is greater than 1, what happens to the size of the figure?

Back

It results in an enlargement.

Front

What is the relationship between the ratios of corresponding sides in similar figures?

Back

The ratios are equal.