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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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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does the symbol '≅' represent in geometry?

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It represents that two figures are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the AAS (Angle-Angle-Side) congruence criterion?

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AAS states that if two angles and the non-included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the non-included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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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 (Side-Side-Side) criterion?

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If all three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the SAS (Side-Angle-Side) congruence criterion?

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SAS states that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does it mean for angles to be 'obtuse'?

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An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles in congruent triangles?

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Corresponding angles in congruent triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What is the relationship between corresponding sides in congruent triangles?

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Corresponding sides in congruent triangles are equal in length.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How can you classify triangles based on their angles?

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Triangles can be classified as acute (all angles < 90°), right (one angle = 90°), or obtuse (one angle > 90°).

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the significance of the symbol '∠'?

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The symbol '∠' is used to denote an angle.