AAS, SSS, ASA, SAS, HL by Vons

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for 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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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for 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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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a postulate that states if all three sides of one triangle are congruent to all three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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

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What does HL stand for in triangle congruence?

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HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, a postulate that applies specifically to right triangles, stating that if the hypotenuse and one leg of one right triangle are congruent to the hypotenuse and one leg of another right triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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When can you use the AAS postulate?

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You can use the AAS postulate when you know two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle.

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When can you use the SAS postulate?

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You can use the SAS postulate when you know two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the included angle of another triangle.

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When can you use the SSS postulate?

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You can use the SSS postulate when you know all three sides of one triangle are congruent to all three sides of another triangle.

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When can you use the ASA postulate?

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You can use the ASA postulate when you know two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the corresponding included side of another triangle.

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When can you use the HL postulate?

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You can use the HL postulate when you are dealing with right triangles and know the hypotenuse and one leg of one triangle are congruent to the hypotenuse and one leg of another triangle.