geo

Def. similar figures

Two figures are similar if there is **a similarity transformation that maps one onto the other**.

Ex: dilation

corresponding PARTS of similar polygons property

If ABC ~ DEF, then corresponding angles are congruent and corresponding side lengths are proportional. USE THIS ONE FOR PROPORTIONS!!

corresponding LENGTHS in similar polygons property

If two polygons are similar, then the ratio of any two corresponding lengths in the polygons is equal to the scale factor of the similar polygons.

Perimeters of Similar Polygons Theorem

If two polygons are similar, then the ratio of their perimeters is EQUAL to the ratios of their corresponding side lengths. Ratio \= k

Areas of Similar Polygons Theorem

If two polygons are similar, then the ratio of their areas is equal to the SQUARES of the ratios of their corresponding side lengths. Ratio \= k^2

Cross products property

a/b \= c/d --\> ad \= bc

AA ~

If two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, then the two triangles are similar.

SSS ~

If the corresponding side lengths of two triangles are proportional, then the triangles are similar.

SAS ~

If an angle of one triangle is congruent to an angle of a second triangle and the lengths of the sides including these angles are proportional, then the triangles are similar.

Triangle Proportionality Theorem

If a line parallel to one side of a triangle intersects the other two sides, then it divides the two sides proportionally.

Converse of the Triangle Proportionality Theorem

If a line divides two sides of a triangle proportionally, then it is parallel to the third side.

Three Parallel Lines Theorem

If three parallel lines intersect two transversals, then they divide the transversals proportionally.

Triangle Angle Bisector Theorem

If a ray bisects an angle of a triangle, then it divides the opposite side into segments proportional to the other two sides.