Question

Match the term with the definition.

1. corresponding angles
2. scale factor
3. proportional
4. similar polygons
5. scale drawing
a. corresponding sides of two similar triangles
b. these corresponding parts are congruent, given two similar triangles
c. figures that have congruent angles and corresponding sides that are proportional to one another
d. a depiction of a real object with accurate sizes except they have all been reduced or enlarged
e. the constant by which a figure (or the dimensions of a figure) increases or decreases

Answer 1

1. corresponding angles
b. these corresponding parts are congruent, given two similar triangles.

2. scale factor
e. the constant by which a figure (or the dimensions of a figure) increases or decreases.

3. proportional
a. corresponding sides of two similar triangles

4. similar polygons
c. figures that have congruent angles and corresponding sides that are proportional to one another.

5. scale drawing
d. a depiction of a real object with accurate sizes except they have all been reduced or enlarged