Congruent Triangles and CPCTC

Front

What does CPCTC stand for?

Back

Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent.

Front

What is the definition of congruent triangles?

Back

If the six corresponding parts of two triangles are congruent, then the two triangles are congruent.

Front

If two triangles are congruent, what can we say about their corresponding parts?

Back

Their corresponding parts are congruent.

Front

What is a correct congruence statement for triangles?

Back

A statement that shows two triangles are congruent, such as △ABC ≅ △DEF.

Front

What property states that if A = B and B = C, then A = C?

Back

The transitive property.

Front

What is the significance of vertical angles in triangle congruence?

Back

Vertical angles are congruent.

Front

What is the relationship between linear pairs and supplementary angles?

Back

Linear pairs are supplementary.

Front

What is the first step in proving triangles are congruent?

Back

Identify the corresponding parts that are congruent.

Front

What does it mean for two triangles to be similar?

Back

Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

Front

What is the SSS criterion for triangle congruence?

Back

If three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.