U6 Congruence & Corresponding Parts

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What does it mean for two triangles to be congruent?

Back

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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What is the symbol for congruence?

Back

The symbol for congruence is '≅'.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If ∆ABC ≅ ∆DEF, what can we conclude about the corresponding sides?

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The corresponding sides are equal: AB = DE, BC = EF, AC = DF.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles in congruent triangles?

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The corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What does the statement ∆LMK ≅ ∆LMT indicate?

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It indicates that triangles LMK and LMT are congruent, meaning their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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If BT ≅ MG in the congruence ∆BAT ≅ ∆MIG, what can we infer about segments BT and MG?

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Segments BT and MG are equal in length.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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Back

It signifies that segment AB is congruent to segment ED, meaning they are equal in length.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How do you determine the measure of an angle from a congruence statement?

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You can determine the measure of an angle by identifying its corresponding angle in the congruent triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What is the significance of the order of letters in a congruence statement?

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The order of letters indicates the corresponding parts of the triangles; for example, in ∆ABC ≅ ∆DEF, A corresponds to D, B to E, and C to F.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What does it mean if two angles are not congruent?

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It means that the angles do not have the same measure.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1