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What does the symbol ≅ represent?

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The symbol ≅ represents congruence, indicating that two figures or angles are equal in size and shape.

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What is a congruence statement?

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A congruence statement is a mathematical statement that shows two geometric figures are congruent, often written in the form of 'Figure A ≅ Figure B'.

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If ∠E ≅ ∠A, what can we say about their measures?

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If ∠E ≅ ∠A, then the measure of ∠E is equal to the measure of ∠A.

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What is the definition of congruent segments?

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Congruent segments are line segments that have the same length.

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How can you determine if two triangles are congruent?

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Two triangles are congruent if their corresponding sides and angles are equal, which can be proven using criteria like SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, or HL.

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What does it mean for shapes to be congruent?

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Shapes are congruent if they can be transformed into each other through rotations, reflections, or translations without changing their size or shape.

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What is the relationship between congruent angles?

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Congruent angles have the same measure.

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If AB ≅ EF, what can we conclude about the lengths of AB and EF?

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If AB ≅ EF, then the length of segment AB is equal to the length of segment EF.

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What is the significance of the order of letters in a congruence statement?

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The order of letters in a congruence statement indicates which parts of the figures correspond to each other.

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What is the difference between congruent and similar shapes?

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Congruent shapes are identical in size and shape, while similar shapes have the same shape but may differ in size.