Exploring Congruence Statements and Corresponding Parts

The video tutorial covers the concept of congruent figures, explaining that they have the same size and shape. It introduces the symbol for congruence and demonstrates how to write congruence statements. The tutorial also discusses corresponding parts of congruent figures, including sides and angles, and provides examples to illustrate these concepts. Students are guided through identifying corresponding parts and writing congruence statements, with a focus on understanding the geometric principles involved.

What is the title of today's lesson?

• Shapes and Sizes

• Congruent Statements and Corresponding Parts

• Congruent Figures and Shapes

• Geometry and Measurements

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

What does it mean for two figures to be congruent?

• They have the same color

• They have the same size and shape

• They have the same perimeter

• They are in the same location

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

What is the symbol for congruence in mathematics?

• A multiplication sign

• A minus sign

• A plus sign

• An equal sign with a squiggle on top

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

How can you verify that two figures are congruent?

• By checking their colors

• By measuring their side lengths and angles

• By comparing their areas

• By counting their vertices

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

What does a congruent statement indicate?

• That two figures are identical in color

• That two figures are different

• That two figures are congruent

• That two figures are similar

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

How many sets of corresponding sides should you find in a triangle?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Which of the following is a correct way to write a congruent statement for angles?

• Angle A is equal to Angle D

• Angle A is congruent to Angle D

• Angle A is identical to Angle D

• Angle A is similar to Angle D

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

What should you do first when identifying corresponding parts of congruent shapes?

• Compare the colors

• Count the sides

• Write the congruent statement

• Measure the angles

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

In the final example, what type of shape is used to explain congruent statements?

• Triangle

• Square

• Trapezoid

• Circle

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

How many corresponding angles are there in a trapezoid?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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CCSS.8.G.A.5