What are Similar Figures?

What are Similar Figures?

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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!

Keywords:

  • scale
  • factor
  • congruent
  • angles
  • similar
  • figures
  • definition

Background Tutorials

  • Ratios

      • 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!

  • Measuring Angles

      • What is an Angle?What is an Angle?

      What is an Angle?

      Angles are a fundamental building block for creating all sorts of shapes! In this tutorial, learn about how an angle is formed, how to name an angle, and how an angle is measured. Take a look!

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