4.5-4.8 Review (Regular)

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What does the abbreviation HL stand for in triangle congruence?

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HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, a shortcut for proving the congruence of right triangles.

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What information is needed to prove triangles congruent using the HL shortcut?

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You need the lengths of the hypotenuse and one leg of the right triangle.

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What does the abbreviation ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a method for proving triangle congruence.

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What information is needed to prove triangles congruent using the ASA shortcut?

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You need two angles and the side between them.

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What does the abbreviation SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a method for proving triangle congruence.

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What information is needed to prove triangles congruent using the SSS shortcut?

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You need the lengths of all three sides of the triangles.

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What does the abbreviation SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a method for proving triangle congruence.

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What information is needed to prove triangles congruent using the SAS shortcut?

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You need two sides and the angle between them.

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What does the abbreviation AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a method for proving triangle congruence.

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What information is needed to prove triangles congruent using the AAS shortcut?

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You need two angles and a non-included side.