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Similar vs. Congruent – What Is the Difference?
publish date: 2026/05/14 21:40:14.977971 UTC
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Two triangles are similar when they have the same shape but not necessarily the same size. Study the pair below:
Which statement about similar triangles is always true?
Correct Answer
Corresponding angles are congruent and corresponding sides are proportional.
Explanation
Two triangles are similar if and only if their vertices can be matched so that corresponding angles are congruent and the lengths of corresponding sides are proportional. Similar triangles have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.
Reference
Mathematics for college students