Congruent Triangles

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence where all three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the hypotenuse of a triangle?

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The hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle in a right triangle.

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What does it mean if two triangles are congruent?

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Two triangles are congruent if they have the same size and shape, meaning their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If ∆ABC≅∆XYZ, what can be concluded about the sides AB and XY?

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AB is congruent to XY, meaning AB≅XY.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles in congruent triangles?

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Corresponding angles in congruent triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What does the term 'congruent' mean in geometry?

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In geometry, 'congruent' means that two figures have the same shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the Angle-Angle (AA) criterion for triangle similarity?

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The AA criterion states that if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the purpose of the Triangle Sum Theorem?

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The Triangle Sum Theorem states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of corresponding sides in congruent triangles?

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Corresponding sides are the sides of two triangles that are in the same relative position.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the definition of a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2