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If two figures are similar then are they also congruent?
No. Two figures are similar if they have same shape, and all the angles are equal; but they can have the sides of different sizes. I mean, similar figures may have different sizes, but must have the same shape.
What does the word similar mean in mathematical terms?
For two figures to be similar, they need to be the same shape, but not necessarily the same size.
How are corresponding side lengths two similar figures related?
Corresponding sides of similar figures are proportional.
How can you tell if two figures are similar?
Two figures are similar if: - The measures of their corresponding angles are equal. - The ratios of the lengths of the corresponding sides are proportional.
Can congruent figures be similar and can similar figures be congruent?
Congruent figures are always similar. However, similar figures are only sometimes congruent.
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