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.