Congruent Triangles

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What does CPCTC stand for?

Back

Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent.

Front

Name the corresponding angle or side in the triangle.

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C

Front

Figures that have the same _____ and size are congruent triangles.

Back

shape

Front

Use the congruency statement to answer the following: ∠F = ___

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∠G

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

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Triangles that are identical in shape and size.

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What are the criteria for triangle congruence?

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SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, and HL.

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side-Side-Side: If three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side-Angle-Side: If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle-Side-Angle: If two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Front

What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle-Angle-Side: 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, the triangles are congruent.