Triangle Congruence Statements

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What does SSA stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

SSA stands for Side-Side-Angle, which is not a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

If two triangles have two angles and the included side equal, what postulate can be used to prove congruence?

Back

ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) postulate.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

If ∆ABC≅∆XYZ, what can we say about the sides AB and XY?

Back

AB≅XY.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If ∠C is 40° in triangle ∆ABC and ∠F is the corresponding angle in triangle ∆XYZ, what is the measure of ∠F if the triangles are congruent?

Back

∠F is 40°.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles in congruent triangles?

Back

Corresponding angles in congruent triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What is the relationship between corresponding sides in congruent triangles?

Back

Corresponding sides in congruent triangles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the AAS postulate in triangle congruence?

Back

AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, which is a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5