Similar Polygons

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What is the definition of similar polygons?

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Similar polygons are polygons that have the same shape but may have different sizes.

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What does it mean for two figures to be similar?

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Two figures are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional.

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Complete the similarity statement: ABC ~ ___

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ZYX

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Which of the following is NOT true about similar figures? A) Similar figures always have the same shape. B) Similar figures always have the same size. C) Similar figures always have corresponding angles that are equal. D) Similar figures always have corresponding sides that are proportional.

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B) Similar figures always have the same size.

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Are the two figures similar? Yes or No?

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Yes

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar figures?

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The sides of similar figures must be proportional.

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

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The corresponding angles of similar triangles are equal.

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can be said about the ratios of their corresponding sides?

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The ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides are equal.

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What is an example of similar polygons?

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A square with a side length of 2 cm and a square with a side length of 4 cm are similar polygons.

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True or False: Similar figures can be of different sizes.

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True