Triangle Congruence Proofs

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What is the Definition of Bisector?

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A bisector is a line, segment, or ray that divides an angle or a segment into two equal parts.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What does CPCTC stand for?

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CPCTC stands for 'Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent.'

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is SSS Congruence?

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SSS Congruence 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

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What is SAS Congruence?

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SAS Congruence states that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is ASA Congruence?

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ASA Congruence states that if two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is AAS Congruence?

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AAS Congruence states that if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and a non-included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is HL Congruence?

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HL Congruence states that if a hypotenuse and one leg of a right triangle are equal to the hypotenuse and one leg of another right triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Definition of Right Angles?

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Right angles are angles that measure exactly 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the Definition of Perpendicular?

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Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the Definition of Congruence?

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Congruence means that two figures have the same shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2