Similar Triangles

• Corresponding angles are equal

• Sides are proportional

• Area & perimeter are proportional

What does sides are proportional mean?

• Corresponding sides are proportional to one another, a/p = b/q = c/r

• Corresponding sides have the same ratio, a : p = b : q = c : r

Tips

• If a triangle has a hypotenuse, it is a right triangle. The hypotenuse is the longest side of the triangle.