standard_description: Given two figures, use the definition of similarity in terms of similarity transformations to decide if they are similar; explain using similarity transformations the meaning of similarity for triangles as the equality of all corresponding pairs of angles and the proportionality of all corresponding pairs of sides.
problem_activity: Problem 1
A circle is divided into 16 equal wedges, as shown below. Explain or show how you can rearrange the pieces to determine the area of the circle.
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Problem 2
Find the area of a circle that has a radius of 5 inches.


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