Triangle Congruence Review

Front

What does it mean for a segment to be bisected?

Back

A segment is bisected when it is divided into two equal parts.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?

Back

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What are the base angles of an isosceles triangle?

Back

The base angles of an isosceles triangle are the two angles opposite the equal sides, and they are congruent.

Front

What is the definition of a segment bisector?

Back

A segment bisector is a point, line, or segment that divides another segment into two congruent segments.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

Which triangle congruence postulate is not valid?

Back

AAA (Angle-Angle-Angle) is not a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the SSS postulate?

Back

The SSS (Side-Side-Side) postulate states that if three sides of one triangle are congruent to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the SAS postulate?

Back

The SAS (Side-Angle-Side) postulate states that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the ASA postulate?

Back

The ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) postulate states that if two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the Midpoint Theorem?

Back

The Midpoint Theorem states that the segment joining the midpoints of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half its length.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

Front

What does it mean for angles to be congruent?

Back

Two angles are congruent if they have the same measure.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2