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Two figures that have the same shape are said to be similar.

When two figures are similar, the ratios of the lengths of their corresponding sides are equal.

To determine if the triangles below are similar, compare their corresponding sides.

Are these ratios equal?     

          

 

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    and time

 ·  Similar figures


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Similar figures