Triangle Congruence Proofs

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What does SAA stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAA stands for 'Side-Angle-Angle', a method to prove triangles congruent.

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for 'Side-Side-Side', a method to prove triangles congruent.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for 'Side-Angle-Side', a method to prove triangles congruent.

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What does SSA stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSA stands for 'Side-Side-Angle', which is NOT a valid method to prove triangles congruent.

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What is the Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) theorem?

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The HL theorem states that if a triangle is a right triangle and the hypotenuse and one leg are congruent to another triangle's hypotenuse and leg, then the triangles are congruent.

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What does CPCTC stand for?

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CPCTC stands for 'Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent', used after proving triangles congruent.

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What is the Reflexive Property?

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The Reflexive Property states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

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

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How can you prove two triangles are congruent using the SAS method?

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To prove triangles congruent using SAS, show that two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding parts of another triangle.

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What is the significance of vertical angles in triangle proofs?

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Vertical angles are always congruent, which can be used to establish congruence in triangle proofs.