Congruent Figures /Area

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What does it mean for figures to be congruent?

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The figures must be exactly the same shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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Are congruent figures always the same color?

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No, congruent figures can be of different colors but must have the same shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If two figures have the same area, are they congruent?

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Not necessarily; they can have the same area but different shapes.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between congruence and area?

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Congruent figures have the same area, but figures with the same area are not always congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How can you determine if two figures are congruent?

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By superimposing one figure over the other to see if they match exactly.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is an example of congruent shapes?

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Two squares with side lengths of 4 units are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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Can two triangles be congruent if one is rotated?

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Yes, rotation does not affect congruence; they can still be congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the significance of congruence in geometry?

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Congruence helps in understanding the properties of shapes and their relationships.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What are the criteria for triangle congruence?

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Side-Side-Side (SSS), Side-Angle-Side (SAS), Angle-Side-Angle (ASA), Angle-Angle-Side (AAS), and Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) for right triangles.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does it mean if two figures are not congruent?

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It means they differ in shape, size, or both.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2