Congruent Triangles Review

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a method to prove triangles are congruent by showing two angles and a non-included side are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Reflexive Property?

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The Reflexive Property states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself, which is often used in proofs.

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a method to prove triangles are congruent by showing all three sides of one triangle are equal to the corresponding sides of another triangle.

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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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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a method to prove triangles are congruent by showing two sides and the included angle are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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Which method is NOT valid for proving triangle congruence?

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SSA (Side-Side-Angle) is NOT a valid method for proving triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the purpose of a congruence statement?

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A congruence statement indicates that two triangles are congruent and specifies the corresponding parts of the triangles.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a method to prove triangles are congruent by showing two angles and the included side are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using the SSS method?

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To prove triangles are congruent using SSS, show that all three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the significance of the HL theorem in triangle congruence?

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HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, a method used specifically for proving the congruence of right triangles.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is a congruence transformation?

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A congruence transformation is a movement of a figure that preserves its size and shape, such as translation, rotation, or reflection.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6