Proving Triangles Congruent Practice

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a theorem stating that if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a theorem stating that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a theorem stating that if two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a theorem stating that if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does SSA stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSA stands for Side-Side-Angle, which is not a valid triangle congruence theorem.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the definition of an isosceles triangle?

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An isosceles triangle is a triangle that has at least two sides of equal length, which also means it has at least two equal angles.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?

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The Reflexive Property states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What are Vertical Angles?

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Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are always congruent.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the definition of a median in a triangle?

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A median is a line segment from a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side, dividing the triangle into two smaller triangles of equal area.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What is the definition of a bisector?

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A bisector is a line that divides an angle or a segment into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1