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similar figures have the same angles but not necessarily the same side lengths

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Q: Explain why similar figures are not always congruent?
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Can congruent figures be similar and can similar figures be congruent?

Congruent figures are always similar. However, similar figures are only sometimes congruent.


Is congruent figures are always similar?

Are congruent figures always similar? Yes.


Why similar figures are not always congruent?

because they are not the same


Are figures with congruent angles always similar?

yes they are because they have congruent sides


Are Equal angles are always congruent?

the shape? no, not always. but they are always at least similar figures. but the angles alone are always congruent


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Congruent figures are always similar. However, similar figures are only sometimes congruent.


What are not always true if two figures are similar?

That their sides are congruent.


How do you compare and contrast congruent and similar?

Similar means they are of the same shape but not necessary the same size. two figure are congruents when they are of the same shape and size. congruent figures can be similar but not similar figures aren't always congruent


Do similar figures always have corresponding angles that are equil?

Yes, similar figures always have congruent corresponding angles and proportional corresponding side lengths.


Is it true the corresponding sides of similar figures are always congruent?

no, according to basic geometry(6th grade, even), the sides are NOT always congruent.


Are congruent figures always similar figures?

Yes, congruence is a stronger condition than similarity.


Do similar shapes always have to have corresponding sides that are proportional?

Yes, similar figures always have congruent corresponding angles and proportional corresponding side lengths.