cpctc

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What does CPCTC stand for in geometry?

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CPCTC stands for 'Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent.'

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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If two triangles are congruent, what can we conclude about their corresponding angles?

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The corresponding angles of congruent triangles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If ΔABC ≅ ΔXYZ, what is the relationship between ∠A and ∠M?

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∠A ≅ ∠M.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What is the significance of the symbol '≅' in geometry?

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The symbol '≅' indicates that two figures are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If ΔDEF ≅ ΔRST, what can we conclude about the sides DE and RS?

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DE = RS.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What is the first step in proving two triangles are congruent?

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Identify and show that at least one pair of corresponding sides or angles are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What are the criteria for triangle congruence?

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The criteria for triangle congruence are SSS (Side-Side-Side), SAS (Side-Angle-Side), ASA (Angle-Side-Angle), AAS (Angle-Angle-Side), and HL (Hypotenuse-Leg for right triangles).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How can you determine if two angles are corresponding angles?

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Two angles are corresponding angles if they are in the same relative position at each intersection where a straight line crosses two others.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What does it mean for two triangles to be congruent?

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Two triangles are congruent if they have the same size and shape, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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In the context of triangle congruence, what does the term 'corresponding parts' refer to?

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'Corresponding parts' refer to the sides and angles of the triangles that match up when the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2