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What is the SSS Congruence Postulate?

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The SSS (Side-Side-Side) Congruence Postulate states that if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the ASA Congruence Postulate?

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The ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) Congruence Postulate states that if two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the AAS Congruence Theorem?

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The AAS (Angle-Angle-Side) Theorem states that 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 two triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the SAS Congruence Postulate?

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The SAS (Side-Angle-Side) Congruence Postulate states that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does CPCTC stand for?

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CPCTC stands for Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

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Congruent triangles are triangles that are identical in shape and size, meaning their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?

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The Reflexive Property states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What are Vertical Angles?

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Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are always congruent.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the significance of Alternate Interior Angles?

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Alternate Interior Angles are congruent when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using the SSS Postulate?

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To prove triangles are congruent using SSS, show that all three corresponding sides of the triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5