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Chapter 7.1-7.3
Similar polygons
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Mathematics
9th Grade
02/24/2011

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Cross-product property
Definition
if a/b = d/c, then ad = bc.
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Definition of similar polygons
Definition

*all pairs of corresponding angles are congruent

*pairs of corresponding sides are proportional (ratios of corresponding sides are equal)

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AA Postulate
Definition
If two pairs of corresponding angles of two triangles are congruent, then the triangles are similar
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SAS for similar triangles
Definition
If 2 pairs of corresponding sides in 2 triangles are proportional AND their included angles are congruent, then the 2 triangles are similar.
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SSS for similar triangles
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If 3 pairs of corresponding sides of 2 triangles are proportional, then the triangles are similar.
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Similarity is : Reflexsive
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triangle ABC ~ triangle ABC
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Similarity : Symmetric
Definition
If triangle ABC ~ triangle DEF, then triangle DEF ~ triangle ABC
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Similarity is : Transitive
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If triangle ABC ~ triangle DEF and triangle DEF ~ triangle GHI, then triangle ABC ~ triangle GHI 
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