How do you Figure Out if Two Figures are Similar?

How do you Figure Out if Two Figures are Similar?

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Follow along with this tutorial to see an example of determining if two given figures are similar.

Keywords:

  • similar
  • quadrilaterals
  • corresponding
  • proportional
  • congruent
  • angles
  • sides
  • ratio

Background Tutorials

  • Ratio Definitions

      • What's a Ratio?What's a Ratio?

      What's a Ratio?

      Ratios are everywhere! The scale on a map or blueprint is a ratio. Ingredients sometimes need to be mixed using ratios such as the ratio of water to cement mix when making cement. Watch this tutorial to learn about ratios. Then think of some ratios you've encountered before!

  • Similar Figures

      • What are Similar Figures?What are Similar Figures?

      What are Similar Figures?

      Looking at two figures that are the same shape and have the same angle measurements? You have similar figures! Learn all about it in this tutorial!

      • What are Corresponding Parts in Similar Figures?What are Corresponding Parts in Similar Figures?

      What are Corresponding Parts in Similar Figures?

      Identifying corresponding parts in similar figures isn't so bad, but you have to know what you're looking for. This tutorial does a great job of explaining the corresponding parts of similar figures! Take a look!

  • Finding Corresponding Parts

      • What Does Congruent Mean?What Does Congruent Mean?

      What Does Congruent Mean?

      If two figures have the same size and shape, then they are congruent. The term congruent is often used to describe figures like this. In this tutorial, take a look at the term congruent!

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