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Vocabulary and Readiness Check

Answer each question true or false.

1. Two triangles that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size are congruent.
2. Two triangles are congruent if they have the same shape and size.
3. Congruent triangles are also similar.
4. Similar triangles are also congruent. 15 in.
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5. For the two similar triangles, the ratio of corresponding sides is .
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Each pair of triangles is similar. Name the congruent angles and the corresponding sides that are proportional.
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9.6 Exercise Set FOR EXTRA HELP

Objective Determine whether each pair of triangles is congruent. If congruent, state the reason why, such as SSS, SAS,
or ASA. See Example 1.

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