Similarity and Congruence Proportions

Which of the following is NOT true about similar figures?

• Similar figures always have the same shape.

• Similar figures always have the same size.

• Similar figures always have corresponding angles that are equal.

• Similar figures always have corresponding sides that are proportional.

If two figures are similar, the corresponding sides are ______________.

• equal

• congruent

• proportional

• none of these

If the scale factor is less than one, the new figure will be

• an enlargement

• a reduction

• a scale factor

If the scale factor is greater than one, the new figure will be

• a reduction

• an enlargement

• a scale

• not proportional

Complete the similarity statement.

• they are not similar

Complete the similarity statement.

• they are not similar

Find the value of x and y.

Find the values of x and y.