Objectives: To identify similar polygons To apply similar polygons 8-2 Similar Polygons M11.C.1 2.2.11.A Objectives: To identify similar polygons To apply similar polygons
Vocabulary Two figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size are similar Symbol: ~ Two polygons are similar if corresponding angles are congruent and corresponding sides are proportional. The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides is called the similarity ratio.
Understanding Similarity △ABC ~△XYZ Complete:
Determining Similarity Determine whether the parallelograms are similar. Explain.
Using Similar Figures If ABCD ~ EFGH, find the value of x.
Using Similar Figures If △ABC ~△XYZ, find the value of x and y.
Examples: Real World Connections A painting is 24 in by 36 in. The length of a postcard reduction of the painting is 6 in. How wide is the postcard?