SSS SAS Warmup

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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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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.

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What is the AAS theorem 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.

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What is the ASA theorem 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 corresponding included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What is the SSA condition in triangle congruence?

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SSA stands for Side-Side-Angle, which does not guarantee triangle congruence. It can lead to ambiguous cases where two different triangles can be formed.

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What is the included angle in a triangle?

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The included angle is the angle formed between two sides of a triangle.

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In triangle ABC, which angle is included between sides AB and AC?

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Angle A is the included angle between sides AB and AC.

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using SSS?

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To prove triangles are congruent using SSS, show that all three corresponding sides of the triangles are equal in length.

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using SAS?

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To prove triangles are congruent using SAS, show that two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle.

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What is the difference between congruent triangles and similar triangles?

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Congruent triangles have the same size and shape, while similar triangles have the same shape but may differ in size.