Triangle Congruence Proofs

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What is the definition of 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 does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side-Angle-Side; a criterion for triangle congruence where two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle.

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What is the Reflexive Property of Equality?

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For any geometric figure, it is equal to itself; for example, AB = AB.

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What are vertical angles?

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Angles that are opposite each other when two lines intersect; they are always congruent.

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What is the definition of complementary angles?

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Two angles that add up to 90 degrees.

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What is the significance of the statement HD=DN in a proof?

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It indicates that segments HD and DN are equal, which is often used to establish congruence.

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What is the purpose of a proof in geometry?

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To provide a logical argument that demonstrates the truth of a geometric statement or theorem.

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What does the term 'corresponding parts' refer to in triangle congruence?

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The sides and angles of two triangles that are in the same relative position.

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What is the Angle-Angle (AA) criterion for triangle similarity?

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If two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, the triangles are similar.

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What is the definition of the Side-Side-Side (SSS) congruence criterion?

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