Congruent and Similar Triangles Test

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What are congruent triangles?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What are similar triangles?

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Similar triangles are triangles that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the Triangle Sum Theorem?

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The Triangle Sum Theorem states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How do you find the perimeter of a triangle?

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The perimeter of a triangle is found by adding the lengths of all three sides.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle can be calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 * base * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between parallel lines and transversals?

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When a transversal crosses parallel lines, it creates corresponding angles that are equal and alternate interior angles that are also equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of a transversal?

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A transversal is a line that intersects two or more lines at different points.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How can you prove that two lines are parallel using angles?

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You can prove that two lines are parallel if the corresponding angles are equal or if the alternate interior angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the significance of an equilateral triangle?

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An equilateral triangle is a triangle in which all three sides are equal in length and all three angles are equal, each measuring 60 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar triangles?

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In similar triangles, the lengths of corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2