Triangle Congruence Proofs

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What is the definition of an angle bisector?

Back

An angle bisector is a ray that divides an angle into two congruent angles.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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What does the Reflexive Property state?

Back

The Reflexive Property states that any quantity is equal to itself (e.g., AB = AB).

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What is a segment bisector?

Back

A segment bisector is a point, line, ray, or segment that divides a segment into two congruent segments.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What additional information is required for two triangles to be congruent by SAS?

Back

You need to know the lengths of two sides and the included angle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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If DA bisects IE, what can we conclude about segments ID and ED?

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ID = ED.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

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Congruent triangles are 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 definition of a midpoint?

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A midpoint is a point that divides a segment into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the Transitive Property?

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The Transitive Property states that if a = b and b = c, then a = c.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the definition of a triangle?

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A triangle is a polygon with three edges and three vertices.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What does it mean for angles to be congruent?

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Congruent angles are angles that have the same measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2