7.2 Similar Polygons

Question: Similar Polygons

Answer: - Polygons with the same shape but different size

Question: How do we know in polygons are similar?

Answer: 1) Corresponding angles are congruent

2) Corresponding sides are proportionals

Question: What is the scale factor?

Answer: The ratio of corresponding sides is called the scale factor.

Question: If polygons are similar…

Answer: Their perimeters are also proportional

Question: Similarity Statements

Answer: A valid similarity statement must match corresponding angles and sides.

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