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Congruence & Similarity

Congruent and similar triangles/figures, matching corresponding parts, and how area/volume ratios use the SQUARE and CUBE of the scale factor.

What this topic covers

  • Congruent figures are identical twins
  • Similar figures are the same shape, scaled
  • Match corresponding parts using the letter order
  • Area ratio is the SQUARE of the scale factor
  • Volume ratio is the CUBE of the scale factor
  • Four ways to prove triangles congruent

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