Congruent Triangles

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What are congruent triangles?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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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°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is an acute triangle?

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An acute triangle is a triangle where all three interior angles are less than 90°.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring exactly 90°.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an obtuse triangle?

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An obtuse triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring more than 90°.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is a scalene triangle?

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A scalene triangle is a triangle where all three sides are of different lengths.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an isosceles triangle?

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An isosceles triangle is a triangle that has at least two sides of equal length.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an equilateral triangle?

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An equilateral triangle is a triangle where all three sides are of equal length and all angles are 60°.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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How do you denote congruence between triangles?

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Congruence between triangles is denoted using the symbol '≅'. For example, if triangle ABC is congruent to triangle DEF, it is written as △ABC ≅ △DEF.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the SSS Congruence Postulate?

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The SSS (Side-Side-Side) Congruence Postulate states that if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5