Triangle Congruence

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What are the five ways to prove triangles congruent?

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SSS, ASA, AAS, SAS, HL

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side-Side-Side: If three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side-Angle-Side: If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle-Side-Angle: If two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle-Angle-Side: 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, the triangles are congruent.

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What does HL stand for in triangle congruence?

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Hypotenuse-Leg: In right triangles, if the hypotenuse and one leg of one triangle are equal to the hypotenuse and one leg of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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Can SSA be used to prove triangle congruence?

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No, SSA (Side-Side-Angle) does not guarantee triangle congruence.

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What is the significance of the included angle in SAS?

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The included angle is the angle between the two sides being compared; it is crucial for establishing congruence.

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How can you identify congruent triangles using AAS?

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If two angles and a non-included side are known, you can determine triangle congruence.

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What is the difference between ASA and AAS?

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ASA requires the included side, while AAS does not; both can prove triangle congruence.