8.3- Similar Polygons

Question 1

Similar polygons

Answer 1

Two polygons are similar if their corresponding angles are congruent and the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional

Question 2

Scale factor

Answer 2

In two similar polygons or two similar solids, the scale factor is the ratio of corresponding linear measures

Question 3

Thm 8.1- if two polygons are similar then the ratio of their perimeters..

Answer 3

Is equal to the ratio of their corresponding sides