Intro to Congruence

Are these triangles congruent? If yes, which triangle congruence theorem did you use?

• Not congruent

• Congruent by SSS

• Congruent by SAS

Two triangle congruence theorems are Side-Side-Side and Side-Angle-Side.

• True

• False

You can tell if two figures are congruent without knowing any of their exact measurements, as long as you know how corresponding parts compare to each other.

• True

• False

If two figures are congruent, that means they are also similar.

• True

• False

The two triangles are congruent, but the order matters. Which of the following congruence statements is true?

• ∆FGH ≅ ∆VHW

• ∆FGH ≅ ∆WVH

• ∆FGH ≅ ∆VWH

The fronts of the houses are identical. Side AB is congruent to side AE. What is the length of side AB?

• 12 ft

• 20 ft

• 32 ft

Complete the congruence statement.

• CRP

• PCR

• RPC

• PRC

• A
• B
• C
• D

Given the diagram, which of the following must be true?

• ∆XSF ≅ ∆XTG

• ∆SXF ≅ ∆GXT

• ∆FXS≅ ∆XGT

• ∆FXS ≅ ∆GXT

Name the corresponding angle or side.

• A

• B

• C

• D