Similar Triangles

Front

What is the similarity statement for the triangles ΔLMN and ΔPQO?

Back

ΔLMN ∼ ΔPQO

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

What does it mean for two shapes to be similar?

Back

Same shape, but different size.

Front

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

Back

True

Front

What is the definition of similar triangles?

Back

Triangles that have the same shape but may have different sizes.

Front

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

Back

Their corresponding angles are congruent.

Front

If the sides of two triangles are in the ratio 2:3, are the triangles similar?

Back

Yes, if the angles are also congruent.

Front

What is the relationship between the lengths of corresponding sides in similar triangles?

Back

The lengths of corresponding sides are proportional.

Front

If ΔABC ∼ ΔDEF, what can be inferred about the angles?

Back

∠A = ∠D, ∠B = ∠E, ∠C = ∠F.