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What are congruent figures?

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Congruent figures are shapes that are identical in form and size, meaning they can be superimposed on each other.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How can you determine if two figures are congruent?

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Two figures are congruent if all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the significance of congruent sides in triangles?

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In triangles, congruent sides indicate that the triangles are similar and can be used to prove congruence through various postulates (e.g., SSS, SAS, ASA).

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does the symbol '≅' represent in geometry?

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The symbol '≅' represents that two figures or angles are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If side AB is congruent to side AE, what can be inferred about their lengths?

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If side AB is congruent to side AE, then their lengths are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles in congruent figures?

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In congruent figures, corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the definition of a congruence transformation?

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A congruence transformation is a movement of a figure that preserves its size and shape, such as translation, rotation, or reflection.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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Can two figures be congruent if they are not in the same orientation?

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Yes, two figures can be congruent even if they are not in the same orientation, as long as they have the same size and shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the role of congruence in solving geometric problems?

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Congruence helps in solving geometric problems by allowing the use of known properties of shapes to deduce unknown measurements.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How do you denote congruent angles?

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Congruent angles are denoted using the symbol '≅' followed by the angle names, e.g., ∠A ≅ ∠B.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2