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A. Similar Triangles

Triangles that are similar have the same shape, but not necessarily the same size or orientation. Similar triangles will always have the same three angle measures.



Similar Triangles
Triangles that have the same shape, with the same three angle measures


The sides opposite equal angles in similar triangles are said to be corresponding. In the diagram below, the red sides correspond, the blue sides correspond, and the green sides correspond.