smiliarity Flashcards
1
Q
mid segment theorem
A
a midsegment connecting two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and is half as long
2
Q
shortcuts to proving triangles similar
A
- AA
- SSS
- SAS
3
Q
important things to know about similarity (corresponding sides and angles)
A
- corresponding sides are proportional (equal ratios)
2. corresponding angles are congruent
4
Q
dilations create ______ figures
A
similar