Similar Polygons

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What is the similarity statement for the triangle pair?

Back

ΔYZX~ΔNWE

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

Are the polygons similar? (a or b)

Back

b

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the similarity ratio of two similar polygons if the lengths of corresponding sides are in the ratio 2:3?

Back

2/3

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

What is the similarity statement for the triangle pair?

Back

ΔYZX~ΔNWE

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

In similar polygons, corresponding sides are ___ and corresponding angles are ___. (Fill in the blanks)

Back

proportional, congruent

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

Define similar polygons.

Back

Polygons that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size; their 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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What is the relationship between the angles of similar polygons?

Back

Corresponding angles are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of similar polygons?

Back

Corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

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

Back

The ratio of their areas is the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides.

Front

How do you determine if two polygons are similar?

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Check if corresponding angles are equal and corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6