TRIANGLE CONGRUENCE REVIEW

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What does the SSS postulate stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side Side Side

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does the SAS postulate stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side Angle Side

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does the ASA postulate stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle Side Angle

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does the AAS theorem stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle Angle Side

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does the HL theorem stand for in triangle congruence?

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Hypotenuse Leg (for right triangles)

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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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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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the purpose of triangle congruence theorems?

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To determine if two triangles are congruent based on given information.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the difference between congruent and similar triangles?

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Congruent triangles have the same size and shape, while similar triangles have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the significance of the included angle in the SAS postulate?

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The included angle is the angle formed between the two sides being considered for congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How can you prove that two triangles are congruent using the SSS postulate?

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By showing that all three corresponding sides of the triangles are equal in length.

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