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Example 4 Given TFGH S

TJKL, find the indicated Congruent Figures Two figures are congruent if they have the
measure. same shape and the same size. If two figures are congruent, then the
corresponding angles are congruent and the corresponding sides are
L Note Worthy congruent. Congruent figures are also similar.
F
You can make a table like the In the diagram, TJKL c TPQR because: L J
one on p. 268 to compare and
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contrast similar and congruent 1. aJ c aP, aK c aQ, and aL c aR. Q
G 21 in. H J K
figures. &* c PQ
2. JK &*, KL
&* c QR
&*, and &*
JL c PR
&*. K
a. KL 21 in.
b. maK 60
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Example 4 Finding Measures of Congruent Figures

C OMMON E RROR Given ABCD c WXYZ, find the indicated measure. B
Some students may not understand A
a. WZ b. maW 105

why it is important to name similar
and congruent figures using the Solution 12 m
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corresponding vertices in the same Because the quadrilaterals are congruent, the D C
order. Consider calling out three corresponding angles are congruent and the X Y
students’ names in the order first corresponding sides are congruent.
name, last name. Then name a &** c AD
a. WZ &*. So, WZ  AD  12 m. 16 m
fourth student using the order last
name, first name. Ask students how b. aW c aA. So, maW  maA  105. W Z
this name was said incorrectly. Lead
students to recognize the inconsis-
tency and relate this to the naming
of similar and congruent figures. 6.4 Exercises INTERNET
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After discussing the definition of
congruent prior to Example 4, inform Guided Practice
students that while all congruent
figures are also similar figures, but Vocabulary Check 1. What do you know about the corresponding angles and corresponding
not all similar figures are congruent. sides of two figures that are congruent? Corresponding angles are
&* and
2. corresponding sides: JK congruent and corresponding sides are congruent.
&*, KL
PQ &* and QR
&*, JL
&* and PR
&*; 2. Given TJKL S TPQR, identify all pairs of corresponding sides and
corresponding angles: aJ and corresponding angles.
C ONCEPT C HECK aP, aK and aQ, aL and aR
How are similar figures and Skill Check In Exercises 3–6, TABC S TDEF.
&* and
3. corresponding sides: AB 3. Identify all corresponding sides
congruent figures different? F 4.5 cm E
&*, BC
DE &* and EF
&*, AC
&* and DF
&*; and corresponding angles.
A
Sample answer: Congruent figures corresponding angles: aA and
are the same shape and the same 5 cm
aD, aB and aE, aC and aF 4. Find the ratio of the lengths 4 cm 6 cm
size, while similar figures are only of corresponding sides.
2
7.5 cm
6. Sample answer: The order in 3
the same shape. which the triangles are written
B 3 cm C
5. Find maB. 90

does not match up corresponding D
parts. For example, aA and aF
DAILY P UZZLER are not corresponding angles.
6. Error Analysis Describe and correct
A correct statement is TBAC S
If you double the length of the sides TBAC S TEFD
TEDF. the error in writing another
of a square, does the perimeter similarity statement for the triangles.
double or quadruple? It doubles.

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Name the corresponding angles and the corresponding sides. 7–8. See margin.
Homework Help Day 1: pp. 291–292 Exs. 7–10,
A 7. TABC S TDEF 8. JKLMN c XWVZY 16–18, 24–28
Example Exercises B K Y Day 2: pp. 291–292 Exs. 11–15,
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congruent figures are 13. maR 128ⴗ 18 in. A
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congruent, and the ratios of S B
the lengths of corresponding 14. maB 110ⴗ 110ⴗ 128ⴗ
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Critical Thinking Copy and complete the statement using always,
sometimes, or never. Explain your answer. 16–19. See margin.
16. Congruent figures are _?_ similar. 17. Similar figures are _?_ congruent.
H OMEWORK C HECK
When you review students’ homework
18. Two squares are _?_ similar. 19. Two rectangles are _?_ congruent.
for this lesson, go over the following
20. Screens The table shows the heights and widths of various rectangular exercises to check understanding of
viewing screens. Use the table to complete the following. key concepts.
a. Are the two computer screens Basic: 7, 10, 11, 12, 13
Item Height Width Average: 8, 10, 12, 14, 20
similar? Explain.
20a–20b. See margin. Television 18 in. 24 in. Advanced: 8, 10, 12, 15, 20
b. Is the television screen similar to Computer 1 9 in. 12 in.
either computer screen? Explain.
Computer 2 12 in. 15 in. 17–19, 20a–b. See Additional
c. Compare Compare the height to High definition TV 48 in. 27 in. Answers beginning on page AA1.
width ratios of the high definition Movie screen 32 ft 18 ft
Giant TV screen at the TV and movie screen.
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Olympic Stadium in They are the same,

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A SSESSMENT R ESOURCES B 21. Money It is illegal to reproduce a genuine U.S. bill except according to
For more assessment resources, see: the following rule: Every side length of the reproduction must be less
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than

times, or greater than 1

times, the corresponding side length of
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a genuine bill. Genuine bills are 6.14 inches long and 2.61 inches wide.
a. Is it legal to make a reproduction that is 9.41 inches long and
M INI -QUIZ 4.00 inches wide? Explain.
Given CDEF c GHJK, find the b. Is it legal to make a reproduction that is 4.00 inches long and
indicated measure. 1.70 inches wide? Explain.
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21a. Yes. Sample answer: The c. If a reproduction is 2 feet long and 9 inches wide, is it similar to a
C G 9.41
ratio of the lengths is

≈ genuine U.S. bill? no
110 6.14
6 cm 1.53, and the ratio of the widths 22. Extended Problem Solving Use the similar rectangles to complete
4.00 the following.
F 8 cm E J K is

≈ 1.53, so both ratios
2.61
1
1. maG 110 are greater than 1

, or 1.5. A 1
2
B 2
2. GK 6 cm 2 C 3
21b. Yes. Sample answer: The
3. JK 8 cm 4.00
ratio of the lengths is

≈
4
6.14
4. Challenge Describe TEFG and 0.65, and the ratio of the widths
1 1 1 1 2 4
Row 1:

,

; Row 2:

,

; Row 3:

,

6
2 4 3 9 3 9
THIJ if TEFG is congruent to 1.70 a. Copy and complete the table.
THIJ, TIJH, and TJHI. The two is

≈ 0.65, so both ratios Figures Ratio of Ratio of
2.61
triangles are congruent and 3
are less than

, or 0.75. b. Writing Explain how the ratio of side lengths areas
4 the areas of similar rectangles is
equilateral. A to B ? ?
22c. 200 square units. Sample related to the ratio of the lengths of A to C ? ?
answer: The area of rectangle D corresponding sides. The ratio of the B to C ? ?
will be 102
100 times greater areas is the square of the ratio of the side
5 FOLLOW-UP than the area of rectangle A. lengths.
c. Predict Rectangle D is similar to rectangle A. The ratio of a side
length of rectangle D to a corresponding side length of rectangle A is
D IAGNOSIS /R EMEDIATION 10 : 1. Predict the area of rectangle D. Explain your thinking.
● Study Guide in Chapter 6
Resource Book, pp. 38–39 C 23. Challenge Draw TABC and TDEF so that TABC is congruent to both
● Tutor Place, Geometry Card 17 TDEF and TDFE. See margin.
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● Extra Practice, p. 808 Mixed Review Write the fraction in simplest form. (Lesson 4.3)
Lesson Practice in Chapter 6 31. No. Sample answer: The 48 3 90 5 7ab 5 b5 24x 2
24.


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25.


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dimensions of the tablecloth 26.

2
3a
27.

Resource Book, pp. 35–37 64 108 21a 60x 2y 3 5xy 3
are 7 feet by 5 feet. So, the ratio
of the lengths of the table and 28. A bird flies 266 miles in 19 hours. Find the bird’s speed in miles per
5 hour. (Lesson 6.1) 14 mi/h
E NGLISH L EARNER S UPPORT tablecloth is

, but the ratio of
7
3 5 3
29. You can hike 6.5 miles in 2 hours. At this rate, how long will it take you
● Spanish Study Guide the widths is

, and



. to hike 19.5 miles? (Lesson 6.3) 6 h
5 7 5
● Multi-Language Visual Glossary
● Chapter Audio Summaries CDs Standardized Test 30. Multiple Choice If quadrilateral ABCD c quadrilateral GHEF, which
Practice angle is congruent to aC ? A

C HALLENGE A. aE B. aF C. aG D. aH
● Challenge Practice in Chapter 6 31. Short Response A tablecloth is spread over a 5 foot by 3 foot
Resource Book, p. 40 rectangular table. The tablecloth extends 1 foot beyond the table’s
● Teacher’s Edition, p. 266F surface on each side. Is the tablecloth similar to the surface of the
table? Explain. See margin.
23. See Additional Answers
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