Congruent Triangles

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What is a congruent triangle?

Back

A triangle that is identical in shape and size to another triangle, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What are the three types of triangles based on their sides?

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1. Equilateral: All sides are equal. 2. Isosceles: Two sides are equal. 3. Scalene: All sides are different.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What are the three types of triangles based on their angles?

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1. Acute: All angles are less than 90°. 2. Right: One angle is exactly 90°. 3. Obtuse: One angle is greater than 90°.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the Third Angles Theorem?

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If two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, then the third angles are also equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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How do you classify a triangle with one angle greater than 90°?

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It is classified as an obtuse triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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If two sides of a triangle are equal, what type of triangle is it?

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It is an isosceles triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

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The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If one angle of a triangle is 90°, what type of triangle is it?

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It is classified as a right triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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How can you determine if two triangles are congruent?

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Two triangles are congruent if they have the same size and shape, which can be proven using criteria such as SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, or HL.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, which means if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5