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What does it mean when we say ∆ABC≅∆XYZ?

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It means that triangle ABC is congruent to triangle XYZ, indicating that their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the SSS postulate?

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The Side-Side-Side (SSS) 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

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What is the ASA postulate?

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The Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) postulate 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 the AAS postulate?

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The Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) postulate states that if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the corresponding 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 the SAS postulate?

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The Side-Angle-Side (SAS) postulate 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 does it mean for triangles to be congruent?

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Triangles are congruent if they have the same size and shape, which means their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If AB≅XY, what can we conclude about the triangles?

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If AB is congruent to XY, then the triangles that contain these sides are congruent in terms of their corresponding angles and other sides.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is a congruence statement?

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A congruence statement is a mathematical statement that indicates that two geometric figures are congruent, typically written in the form ∆ABC≅∆XYZ.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the HL theorem?

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The Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) theorem states that if the 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 significance of congruence in geometry?

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Congruence is significant in geometry as it allows us to determine that two shapes are identical in size and shape, which is essential for solving problems involving geometric figures.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2