SOLUTION: Since I couldn't find the correct topic, here is my question: What Is the Difference between congruence and similarity relating to polygons?

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Question 835578: Since I couldn't find the correct topic, here is my question: What Is the Difference between congruence and similarity relating to polygons?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, josgarithmetic:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since I couldn't find the correct topic, here is my question: What Is the Difference between congruence and similarity relating to polygons?
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Congruence: corresponding sides and angles are equal.
Similarity: corresponding sides are proportional and corresponding angles are equal
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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Similar ---- proportion of lengths

Congruent ---- same measures, both for angles and for lengths