Congruent Figures

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What are congruent figures?

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Congruent figures are shapes that are identical in form and size. They can be superimposed on each other through rotations, translations, or reflections.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does the SAS Postulate state?

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The SAS (Side-Angle-Side) Postulate states that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the significance of corresponding angles in congruent figures?

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In congruent figures, corresponding angles are equal. This property is essential for proving the congruence of triangles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How do you determine if two triangles are congruent using the SSS Postulate?

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The SSS (Side-Side-Side) Postulate states that if all three sides of one triangle are congruent to all three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the relationship between congruent triangles and their areas?

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Congruent triangles have equal areas because they are identical in shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does the term 'corresponding sides' mean in the context of congruent figures?

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Corresponding sides are the sides of two or more figures that are in the same relative position. In congruent figures, corresponding sides are equal in length.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If two triangles have two angles and one side congruent, what can be concluded?

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By the ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) Postulate, the two triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5