Triangle Congruence Postulates

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side Side Side: Three congruent corresponding sides.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side Angle Side: Two congruent corresponding sides and the included angle.

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle Angle Side: Two congruent angles and a non-included side.

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle Side Angle: Two congruent angles and the included side.

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What does SSA stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side Side Angle: Not a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence.

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What is the H-L Theorem?

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Hypotenuse-Leg Theorem: Used to prove the congruence of right triangles if the hypotenuse and one leg are congruent.

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Can AAA be used to prove triangle congruence?

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No, AAA (Angle Angle Angle) does not prove congruence, only similarity.

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What is the difference between congruence and similarity in triangles?

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Congruence means the triangles are identical in size and shape; similarity means they have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.

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What is the significance of corresponding parts in triangle congruence?

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Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are equal in length and measure.

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How can you determine if two triangles are congruent using AAS?

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If two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.