CPCTC

Front

What does CPCTC stand for?

Back

Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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When do you use CPCTC in a proof?

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ALWAYS at the end.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

Back

Triangles that have the same size and shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What postulate would prove triangle ∆ABC is congruent to triangle ∆DEF if two sides and the included angle are known?

Back

SAS (Side-Angle-Side).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What postulate would prove triangle ∆XYZ is congruent to triangle ∆PQR if all three sides are known?

Back

SSS (Side-Side-Side).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does SAS stand for?

Back

Side-Angle-Side.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the definition of alternate interior angles?

Back

Angles that are on opposite sides of a transversal and inside the two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of corresponding angles?

Back

Angles that are in the same position on two parallel lines in relation to a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

What is the definition of alternate exterior angles?

Back

Angles that are on opposite sides of a transversal and outside the two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

If two angles are supplementary, what is their relationship?

Back

Their measures add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5