Triangle Congruence

Front

What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a theorem used to prove that two triangles are congruent if two angles and the included side are equal.

Front

What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a theorem used to prove that two triangles are congruent if two sides and the included angle are equal.

Front

What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a theorem used to prove that two triangles are congruent if two angles and a non-included side are equal.

Front

What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a theorem used to prove that two triangles are congruent if all three sides of one triangle are equal to all three sides of another triangle.

Front

What does HL stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, a theorem used to prove that two right triangles are congruent if the hypotenuse and one leg are equal.

Front

When can you use the ASA theorem?

Back

You can use the ASA theorem when you know two angles and the included side of a triangle.

Front

When can you use the SAS theorem?

Back

You can use the SAS theorem when you know two sides and the included angle of a triangle.

Front

When can you use the AAS theorem?

Back

You can use the AAS theorem when you know two angles and a non-included side of a triangle.

Front

When can you use the SSS theorem?

Back

You can use the SSS theorem when you know all three sides of two triangles.

Front

When can you use the HL theorem?

Back

You can use the HL theorem when you are dealing with two right triangles and know the hypotenuse and one leg.