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Section 8-3. Similar Polygons. Similar polygons. Polygons that have congruent corresponding angles and proportional side lengths Symbolic Notation: ~. G. F. C. B. H. E. A. BC. AB. CD. DA. D. =. =. =. FG. GH. EF. HE. To decide if polygons are similar:.
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Section 8-3 Similar Polygons
Similar polygons • Polygons that have congruent corresponding angles and proportional side lengths • Symbolic Notation: ~
G F C B H E A BC AB CD DA D = = = FG GH EF HE
To decide if polygons are similar: • Check for congruent corresponding angles • Check that the corresponding side lengths are proportional