Geometry R – Mr. Bo
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Unit 8 Glossary Review
Similar Polygons: 2 polygons are similar only if 2 conditions are met:
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Similarity Ratio:
Theorem: The ratio of the Perimeters of 2 similar polygons =
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Theorem: The ratio of the Areas of 2 similar polygons =
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 Side Splitter Theorem:
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 Similarity Theorems:
1. AA Similarity:
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2. SAS Similarity:
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3. SSS Similarity:
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 Similarity Result: If 2 ’s are similar then, the ratios of corresponding sides are
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Cross Multiplication Postulate:
In a proportion, the product of the
= the product of the
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