Intro to Congruent Triangles

Front

What are congruent triangles?

Back

Congruent triangles are triangles that are identical in shape and size, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

Front

What is the symbol used to denote congruence in triangles?

Back

The symbol for congruence is '≅'.

Front

Name the criteria for triangle congruence. List at least three.

Back

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