Similar Figures + Vocabulary

Front

What side corresponds to AB?

Back

XY

Front

The term 'congruent' means ...

Back

equal

Front

What is true about the angles of similar figures?

Back

Corresponding angles are congruent.

Front

This symbol stands for ...

Back

is similar to

Front

What is the definition of similar figures?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean for two figures to be proportional?

Back

Their corresponding sides are in the same ratio.

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding sides of similar figures?

Back

They are proportional.

Front

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

Back

They are congruent.

Front

What is the scale factor in similar figures?

Back

The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides.

Front

How do you find the missing side length in similar figures?

Back

Set up a proportion using the lengths of corresponding sides.