Question

congruent? yes no similar? yes no congruent? yes no similar? yes no congruent? yes no similar? yes no congruent? yes no similar? yes no

Explanation:

Step1: Recall congruent and similar definitions

Congruent figures have same shape and size. Similar figures have same shape.

Step2: Analyze first - pair of circles

The two circles have the same shape and size, so they are congruent and similar.

Step3: Analyze second - pair of triangles

The two triangles have the same shape but different sizes, so they are similar but not congruent.

Step4: Analyze third - pair of L - shaped figures

The two L - shaped figures have the same shape but different sizes, so they are similar but not congruent.

Step5: Analyze fourth - pair of rectangles

The two rectangles have different shapes (one is long and thin, the other has a different aspect - ratio), so they are neither congruent nor similar.

Answer:

1. Congruent? Yes, Similar? Yes
2. Congruent? No, Similar? Yes
3. Congruent? No, Similar? Yes
4. Congruent? No, Similar? No