Glencoe Geometry Chapter 7 Vocabulary
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What are similar polygons?

  • Polygons that are not congruent
  • Polygons that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size (correct)
  • Polygons that have different shapes
  • Polygons that have the same size and shape
  • What happens during a similarity transformation?

    The pre-image and image are similar.

    What are rigid transformations?

    Rotations, reflections, and translations.

    Similar polygons must have corresponding angles that are ________________.

    <p>congruent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Similar polygons must have ____________ side lengths that are proportional.

    <p>corresponding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the similarity symbol look like?

    <p>~</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a scale factor?

    <p>The ratio of corresponding measurements of two similar figures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Theorem 7.1 states if two polygons are similar, then their _________________ are proportional to the scale factor between them.

    <p>perimeters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Triangle Proportionality Theorem, if a line is __________________ to one side of a triangle and intersects the other two sides, it divides the sides into proportional lengths.

    <p>parallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Converse of Triangle Proportionality Theorem states that if a line intersects two sides of a triangle and separates the sides _____________________ _______________ ___________, then the line is parallel to the third side of the triangle.

    <p>proportional corresponding segments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the midsegment of a triangle?

    <p>A segment that joins the midpoints of two sides of the triangle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Triangle Midsegment Theorem states that a midsegment of a triangle is parallel to one side of the triangle and is ______ ______ the length of that side.

    <p>one half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are ______ midsegments in a triangle.

    <p>three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to AA Similarity, if _________ angles in one triangle are congruent to two angles in another triangle, then the triangles are similar.

    <p>two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For SSS Similarity, if the corresponding side lengths of two triangles are ____________________________, then the triangles are similar.

    <p>proportional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For SAS Similarity, if the lengths of two sides of one triangle are proportional to two corresponding sides of another triangle and the ___________________ angles are congruent, then the triangles are similar.

    <p>included</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Special Segments of Triangles Theorems state that if two triangles are similar, the lengths of corresponding ___________________, ____________________, and ___________________ are proportional.

    <p>altitudes, angle bisectors, medians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the altitude of a triangle?

    <p>A perpendicular segment from a vertex of a triangle to the opposite side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the median of a triangle?

    <p>A segment from a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an angle bisector?

    <p>A segment, line, or ray that divides an angle into two congruent angles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Angle Bisector Theorem, an angle bisector in a triangle separates the opposite side into two segments that are proportional to the lengths of the other two ____________.

    <p>sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pre-image?

    <p>The original point or shape before the transformation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the image in transformations?

    <p>The point or shape after the transformation has been done.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'prime' notation represent in geometric transformations?

    <p>A' represents point A after the transformation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Similar Polygons

    • Similar polygons share the same shape but can differ in size.
    • Corresponding angles in similar polygons are congruent.
    • Corresponding side lengths in similar polygons are proportional.

    Transformations

    • Similarity transformation occurs when the pre-image and image are similar.
    • Rigid transformations include rotations, reflections, and translations.

    Scale Factor and Measurements

    • The similarity symbol is represented by the tilde (~).
    • Scale factor denotes the ratio of corresponding measurements of two similar figures.

    Perimeters and Theorems

    • Theorem 7.1 states that if two polygons are similar, their perimeters are proportional to the scale factor.
    • The Triangle Proportionality Theorem asserts that a line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two sides into proportional lengths.

    Triangle Properties

    • The converse of the Triangle Proportionality Theorem states that if a line intersects two sides of a triangle and creates proportional corresponding segments, it is parallel to the third side.
    • A midsegment joins the midpoints of two sides of a triangle.
    • The Triangle Midsegment Theorem indicates that a midsegment is parallel to one side and measures one half the length of that side.

    Triangle Similarity Criteria

    • There are three midsegments in a triangle.
    • AA Similarity: Two triangles are similar if two angles in one triangle are congruent to two angles in another.
    • SSS Similarity: Triangles are similar if their corresponding side lengths are proportional.
    • SAS Similarity: Triangles are similar if two sides are proportional and the included angles are congruent.

    Special Segments

    • In similar triangles, the lengths of corresponding altitudes, angle bisectors, and medians are proportional.
    • The altitude is a perpendicular segment from a vertex to the opposite side of a triangle.
    • A median connects a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.
    • An angle bisector divides an angle into two congruent angles.

    Bisector Theorem

    • The Angle Bisector Theorem states that an angle bisector separates the opposite side into segments proportional to the lengths of the other sides.

    Transformations

    • A pre-image is the original shape or point prior to transformation.
    • An image is the point or shape after transformation.
    • A “prime” (A') designates point A after transformation.

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    Test your understanding of Chapter 7 vocabulary from Glencoe Geometry. This quiz covers key terms related to similar polygons and transformations crucial for mastering geometry concepts. Enhance your knowledge with these essential definitions.

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