Congruent Figures

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What are congruent figures?

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Congruent figures are shapes that are identical in form and size. They can be superimposed on each other.

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How can you determine if two figures are congruent?

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Two figures are congruent if all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What is a corresponding angle?

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A corresponding angle is an angle that is in the same position in two different shapes.

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If two triangles have sides of lengths 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm, are they congruent to another triangle with sides of lengths 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm?

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Yes, they are congruent because all corresponding sides are equal.

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What does it mean if two figures are not congruent?

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If two figures are not congruent, it means they do not have the same shape or size.

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Can two figures be congruent if they are different colors?

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Yes, color does not affect congruence; figures can be congruent regardless of color.

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What is the symbol for congruence?

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The symbol for congruence is '≅'.

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If triangle ABC is congruent to triangle DEF, what can we say about their corresponding angles?

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The corresponding angles of triangle ABC and triangle DEF are equal.

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What is the relationship between congruent figures and transformations?

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Congruent figures can be obtained from one another through transformations such as translation, rotation, or reflection.

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If two rectangles have the same area but different side lengths, are they congruent?

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No, they are not congruent because their side lengths are different.