Triangle Congruence

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Angle-Side-Angle, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Side-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What additional information is needed to prove triangle congruence by ASA?

Back

The length of one side between the two angles.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How can you determine if two triangles are congruent using the SSS criterion?

Back

If all three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the difference between ASA and AAS in triangle congruence?

Back

ASA requires two angles and the included side, while AAS requires two angles and a non-included side.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the importance of the included angle in the ASA criterion?

Back

The included angle is the angle between the two sides being considered for congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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Can two triangles be congruent if only one angle and one side are known?

Back

No, additional information is needed to establish congruence.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the Angle-Angle-Angle (AAA) criterion?

Back

AAA indicates that triangles are similar, but not necessarily congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the definition of corresponding parts in congruent triangles?

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Corresponding parts are the sides and angles of triangles that are equal in measure.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7