Introduction to Similarity
Students will understand the concept of similar figures, identifying corresponding angles and proportional sides.
Key Questions
- What is the fundamental difference between two shapes being congruent versus being similar?
- Explain how to identify corresponding sides and angles in similar figures.
- Predict the properties of a figure that is similar to a given figure.
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