SAS Triangle Congruence*

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What is the definition of SAS (Side-Angle-Side) Triangle Congruence?

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Two triangles are congruent if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle.

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What does CPCTC stand for in triangle congruence?

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CPCTC stands for 'Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent.' It is used to prove that corresponding sides and angles of congruent triangles are equal.

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What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?

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The Reflexive Property states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself. For example, segment AB is congruent to segment AB.

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What is the definition of a midpoint?

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A midpoint is a point that divides a segment into two equal parts.

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What is the Vertical Angles Theorem?

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The Vertical Angles Theorem states that vertical angles are congruent.

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If ΔABC ≅ ΔDEF, what can we conclude about the sides AB and DE?

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AB = DE.

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

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Congruent triangles are triangles that are identical in shape and size, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What is the definition of a bisector?

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A bisector is a line, segment, or ray that divides another segment into two equal parts.

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What is the definition of corresponding angles?

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Corresponding angles are angles that are in the same position on two parallel lines in relation to a transversal.

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What is the definition of corresponding sides?

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Corresponding sides are sides that are in the same position in two congruent triangles.