Similarities Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 2. A mathematical statement proven to be true.
- 4. A rule stating that two triangles are similar if two angles are congruent.
- 9. An equation stating that two ratios are equal.
- 11. A comparison of two quantities by division.
- 13. Having equal ratios.
- 16. A dilation that decreases the size of a figure.
- 18. Figures that have the same shape and the same size.
- 19. The total distance around a polygon.
- 21. A similarity rule where all three pairs of sides are proportional.
- 22. A transformation that changes the size but not the shape of a figure.
- 24. Formed by two rays with a common endpoint.
- 25. A three-sided polygon often used in similarity proofs.
- 27. A line segment that forms part of a polygon.
- 28. Either of the two shorter sides of a right triangle.
- 29. The angle formed between two given sides in a triangle.
- 30. Corresponding sides of similar figures that have equal ratios.
Down
- 1. Polygons with corresponding angles congruent and sides proportional.
- 3. A dilation that increases the size of a figure.
- 5. A similarity rule involving two proportional sides and the included angle.
- 6. Angles in similar figures that have equal measures.
- 7. The number used to enlarge or reduce a figure.
- 8. Finding a measurement using proportions and similar triangles.
- 10. Matching parts of similar figures.
- 12. The longest side of a right triangle.
- 14. A segment connecting the midpoints of two sides of a triangle.
- 15. The point where two sides of a polygon meet.
- 17. A line that intersects two or more lines.
- 20. Lines that never intersect and are equidistant.
- 23. The relationship between figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.
- 26. A triangle containing one 90-degree angle.