Rigid Motions and Congruence

Front

A rigid motion creates figures that are ____________.

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congruent

Front

What is the 'statement' for step 2 of the proof?

Back

∡BAC≅∡DAC

Front

If ∆ABC≅∆XYZ, which is true?

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AB≅XY

Front

Congruent by which postulate?

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ASA

Front

What is the correct choice for Statement 5?

Back

CPCTC

Front

Define rigid motion.

Back

A transformation that preserves distance and angle measures, resulting in congruent figures.

Front

What does SSS stand for in congruence?

Back

Side-Side-Side; a postulate stating that if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Front

What does SAS stand for in congruence?

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Side-Angle-Side; a postulate stating that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Front

What does ASA stand for in congruence?

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Angle-Side-Angle; a postulate stating that if two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Front

What does AAS stand for in congruence?

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Angle-Angle-Side; a postulate stating that if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and a non-included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.