Congruent Figures /Area

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What does it mean for figures to be congruent?

Back

The figures must be exactly the same shape and size.

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Are congruent figures always the same color?

Back

No, congruent figures can be of different colors but must have the same shape and size.

Front

If two figures have the same area, are they congruent?

Back

Not necessarily; they can have the same area but different shapes.

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What is the relationship between congruence and area?

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Congruent figures have the same area, but figures with the same area are not always congruent.

Front

How can you determine if two figures are congruent?

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By superimposing one figure over the other to see if they match exactly.

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What is an example of congruent shapes?

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Two squares with side lengths of 4 units are congruent.

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Can two triangles be congruent if one is rotated?

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Yes, rotation does not affect congruence; they can still be congruent.

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What is the significance of congruence in geometry?

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Congruence helps in understanding the properties of shapes and their relationships.

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What are the criteria for triangle congruence?

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Side-Side-Side (SSS), Side-Angle-Side (SAS), Angle-Side-Angle (ASA), Angle-Angle-Side (AAS), and Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) for right triangles.

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What does it mean if two figures are not congruent?

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It means they differ in shape, size, or both.