Geometry Unit 5: Congruent Triangles

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What is the definition of congruent figures?

Back

Congruent figures are figures that have the same shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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True or False: All corresponding angles in congruent figures are congruent.

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True

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If ∆LMK ≅ ∆LMT, what can we conclude about ∠K?

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∠K ≅ ∠T.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What does the acronym SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a theorem used to prove triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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Which triangle congruence theorem can be used to prove triangles are congruent if two sides and the included angle are known?

Back

SAS (Side-Angle-Side) theorem.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the AAS theorem in triangle congruence?

Back

AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a theorem used to prove triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the SSS theorem in triangle congruence?

Back

SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a theorem used to prove triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the ASA theorem in triangle congruence?

Back

ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a theorem used to prove triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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True or False: Two triangles can be congruent if they are similar.

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False; similar triangles have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If two triangles are congruent, what can be said about their corresponding sides?

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Their corresponding sides are equal in length.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2