Answer to Question #129037 in Analytic Geometry for venkat

Question

1. Similar figures have the same ______________________ but not necessarily the same _______________.



2. The symbol _____________ means "is similar to" and the symbol ____________ is the abbreviation for the word

angle.



3. A ____________________ drawing is an enlarged or reduced drawing that is similar to an actual object or

place.



4. In similar triangles, corresponding _______________ are congruent and corresponding _________________ are in

proportion.

Answer 1

1. Similar figures have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.

2. The symbol $\sim$ means "is similar to" and the symbol $\angle$ is the abbreviation for the word

angle.

3. A resized drawing is an enlarged or reduced drawing that is similar to an actual object or

place.

4. In similar triangles, corresponding angles are congruent and corresponding sides are in

proportion.