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ACT Math: Plane Geometry Drill 1, Problem 5. If two polygons have the same shape and size, they are what?

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And here is your shmoop de jour...

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If two polygons have the same shape and size they're what?

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Here are the potential answers...

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Okay, so this question just testing us on our knowledge of geometric definitions.

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Let's go through them one by one. Scaling refers to a triangle with zero

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congruent sides. Obtuse

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refers to a triangle with one angle greater than 90 degrees.

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Congruent means same shape and size.

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So it looks like congruent fits the question.

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Let's continue with the other choices. Perpendicular means that two things

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intersect at ninety degrees

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and equilateral means all sides are equal.

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Alright, congruent it is. Answer choice C.

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