4b.2 SSS Triangle Proofs

Front

What is the first statement in the reason column of a proof?

Back

Given

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What is the statement for step 3 of the proof?

Back

HA=AH

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Are the triangles ΔADB and ΔCBD congruent by SSS? Provide a congruence statement.

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Yes, ΔADB ≅ ΔCBD

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Are the triangles congruent by SSS?

Back

No

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Which statement would make the triangles congruent by SSS?

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\overline{ED} \cong \overline{AB}

Front

What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Side-Side-Side

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What is the SSS Congruence Postulate?

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If three sides of one triangle are congruent to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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What is a congruence statement?

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A statement that indicates two geometric figures are congruent, e.g., ΔABC ≅ ΔDEF.

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What is the importance of the 'Given' statement in a proof?

Back

It provides the initial information or conditions that are accepted as true.

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What is the role of the reason column in a proof?

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It explains why each statement is true, often citing postulates, theorems, or definitions.