Section 8.3 Similar Polygons Chapter 8 Similarity Section 8.3 Similar Polygons
Definition Similar Polygons Trapezoid ~ Trapezoid
Corresponding components must line up in the similarity statement
Corresponding components must line up in the similarity statement
Corresponding components must line up in the similarity statement
Definition: Scale Factor The ratio of any two corresponding sides of similar polygons. Same no matter what two sides are chosen
Scale Factor =
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The Perimeter Ratio is the same as the scale factor Theorem The Perimeter Ratio is the same as the scale factor Scale Factor = Perimeter Ratio
Ratio of the perimeters = the ratio of the sides The perimeter of ABC =