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7.2 Similar Polygons
(and a surprise)
Objective: Identify and use similar polygons.
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Warm­up
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What does it mean to be similar?
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How can we tell if two polygons are similar ?
Two polygons are similar if corresponding angles are congruent and corresponding sides are proportional.
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Using Similarity
This is called a similarity statement.
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Determining if Two Polygons are Similar
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Using Similarity
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Homework
Pg. 375 # 1­6, 7­15 odd, 18,33,35
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