Test 2 Final Review Geometry Congruent Triangles

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What are Alternate Interior Angles?

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Angles that are on opposite sides of a transversal and inside two parallel lines. They are congruent when the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Reflexive Property?

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A property stating that any geometric figure is congruent to itself. For example, segment AB is congruent to segment AB.

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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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Side-Angle-Side: A postulate that states if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle-Side-Angle: A postulate that states if two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What are Vertical Angles?

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Angles that are 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 Congruent Triangles?

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Triangles that are identical in shape and size, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the AAS postulate?

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Angle-Angle-Side: A postulate that states if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the significance of Corresponding Angles?

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Angles that are in the same position on two parallel lines cut by a transversal. They are congruent when the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of Supplementary Angles?

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Two angles that add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the definition of a Segment Bisector?

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A point, line, or plane that divides a segment into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1