Proving Triangles Congruent

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?
Back
SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence stating that if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.
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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?
Back
The Reflexive Property states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself. For example, if triangle ABC is being compared to triangle ABC, they are congruent by the Reflexive Property.
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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does HL stand for in triangle congruence?
Back
HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, a criterion for triangle congruence that applies to right triangles. If the hypotenuse and one leg of one right triangle are equal to the hypotenuse and one leg of another right triangle, the triangles are congruent.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?
Back
AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence 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.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?
Back
ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a criterion for triangle congruence 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.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of Vertical Angles in triangle congruence?
Back
Vertical Angles are always congruent. If two triangles share a pair of vertical angles, this can help establish congruence using the AAS or ASA criteria.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between congruent triangles and similar triangles?
Back
Congruent triangles have the same size and shape, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal. Similar triangles have the same shape but not necessarily the same size; their corresponding angles are equal, and their sides are proportional.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.2
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