Triangle Congruence

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a postulate that states 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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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a postulate that states 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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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a theorem that states 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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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a postulate that states if all three sides of one triangle are equal to all three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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What is the HL theorem in triangle congruence?

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HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, a theorem that states 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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How can you prove triangles are congruent using SAS?

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To prove triangles are congruent using SAS, show that two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle.

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using AAS?

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To prove triangles are congruent using AAS, show that two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle.

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using SSS?

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To prove triangles are congruent using SSS, show that all three sides of one triangle are equal to all three sides of another triangle.

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using ASA?

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To prove triangles are congruent using ASA, show that two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle.

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What is the difference between ASA and AAS?

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ASA requires the included side between two angles to be equal, while AAS requires a non-included side to be equal along with two angles.