2. Similar Polygons
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Two polygons are similar if their corresponding angles are congruent and if the lengths of the corresponding sides are proportional. We are given that ABDF ~ VXZT.
ccccc A & B & D & F ↓ & ↓ & ↓ & ↓ V & X & Z & T The extended proportion that relates the corresponding sides for the similar polygons is created by writing a series of ratios for the corresponding side lengths. Let's list the pairs of congruent angles and write the ratios of the corresponding side lengths in a statement of proportionality.
Angles | Sides |
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∠ A ≅ ∠ V ∠ B ≅ ∠ X ∠ D ≅ ∠ Z ∠ F ≅ ∠ T | AB/VX = B D/X Z = D F/Z T = F A/T V |