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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a postulate that states if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Definition of Congruence?

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Congruence in geometry means that two figures have the same shape and size, and can be made to coincide by rigid motions (translations, rotations, reflections).

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a postulate that states if all three sides of one triangle are congruent to all three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a postulate that states if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Definition of Equality?

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Equality in mathematics means that two expressions represent the same value or quantity.

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a postulate that states if two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the corresponding included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Definition of Midpoint?

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

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What does HL stand for in triangle congruence?

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HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, a postulate that states if the hypotenuse and one leg of a right triangle are congruent to the hypotenuse and one leg of another right triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the AAS Congruence Postulate?

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The AAS Congruence Postulate states that if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the SAS Congruence Postulate?

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The SAS Congruence 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, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5