Are These Polygons Similar?
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Objective
I can determine if two polygons are similar by comparing corresponding sides and angles.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Similar polygons have corresponding angles congruent and corresponding sides proportional.
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When setting up a similarity statement, be sure to write the letters in the correct order so that they correspond to the order of the other polygon.
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When finding the ratio between the sides of similar polygons, make sure to go in the same direction when setting up every ratio.
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Practice
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What two conditions must be met for polygons to be considered similar?
Explain the relationship between scale factor and the ratios of corresponding sides in similar polygons.
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Exit ticket
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“Quadrilateral ABCD is similar to quadrilateral PQRS. Angle A measures 70°, angle B measures 110°, and angle C measures 80°. What is the measure of angle P?”
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