Congruent Triangles

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What are congruent triangles?

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Triangles that have the same size and shape, meaning their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What is the significance of CPCTC in triangle congruence?

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CPCTC stands for 'Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent,' which is used to prove that corresponding angles and sides of congruent triangles are equal.

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List the criteria for triangle congruence.

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1. Side-Side-Side (SSS) Congruence Postulate 2. Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Congruence Postulate 3. Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) Congruence Postulate 4. Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) Congruence Postulate 5. Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) Theorem (for right triangles)