Question

if two polygons are similar, then the corresponding side lengths are ________.

similar
proportional
equal
congruent

Explanation:

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Identify the definition of similar polygons

By definition, two polygons are similar if and only if their corresponding angles are congruent and their corresponding side lengths are proportional.

Evaluate the given options

• "similar": Side lengths themselves are not "similar"; similarity is a property of the figures as a whole.
• "proportional": This correctly describes the constant ratio between corresponding side lengths.
• "equal": Corresponding side lengths are only equal if the polygons are congruent (scale factor of 1).
• "congruent": Side lengths are numerical values, so they are described as equal rather than congruent, and they do not have to be equal for similarity.

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<mcq-option>similar</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>proportional</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>equal</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>congruent</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Identify the definition of similar polygons

By definition, two polygons are similar if and only if their corresponding angles are congruent and their corresponding side lengths are proportional.

Evaluate the given options

• "similar": Side lengths themselves are not "similar"; similarity is a property of the figures as a whole.
• "proportional": This correctly describes the constant ratio between corresponding side lengths.
• "equal": Corresponding side lengths are only equal if the polygons are congruent (scale factor of 1).
• "congruent": Side lengths are numerical values, so they are described as equal rather than congruent, and they do not have to be equal for similarity.

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<mcq-option>similar</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>proportional</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>equal</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>congruent</mcq-option>
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