Are These Polygons Similar?
11th Grade · Math · 50 min· Kuta Software
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Learning Objective
I can determine if two polygons are similar by comparing corresponding sides and angles.
- 1
Similar polygons have corresponding angles congruent and corresponding sides proportional.
- 2
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.
- 3
When finding the ratio between the sides of similar polygons, make sure to go in the same direction when setting up every ratio.
