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Similarity (geometry) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Basic help with coordinates, similar figures, and related terms. Brought to you by Math League Multimedia. ... Figures that have the same shape are called similar figures. They may be different sizes or turned somewhat.
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Let's do a little review work before discussing similar figures. ... Similar figures must be the same shape, but their sizes may be different. ...
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Thus the squares are similar figures as their corresponding sides are proportional and their corresponding angles are equal. ... Similar figures are equiangular (i.e. the corresponding angles of similar figures are equal).
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The user can manipulate the side lengths of one of two similar rectangles and the scale factor to learn about how the side lengths, perimeters, and areas of the two rectangles are related. ... Story - Side Length and Area of Similar Figures...
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The user reviews the definition of similar figures and how to use proportions to find the measure of the missing side. After viewing examples of this method, users can interactively practice matching corresponding sides and angles of similar figures.
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