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What does it mean for two figures to be congruent?

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Two figures are congruent if they have the same size and shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the significance of the order of vertices in congruence notation?

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The order of vertices indicates the corresponding parts of the figures. For example, ∆ABC ≅ ∆DEF means A corresponds to D, B to E, and C to F.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What transformation can show that two figures are congruent?

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Transformations such as translations, rotations, and reflections can demonstrate congruence.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is a reflection in geometry?

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A reflection is a transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a rotation in geometry?

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A rotation is a transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point at a certain angle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a translation in geometry?

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A translation is a transformation that slides a figure in a straight line from one position to another without changing its shape or size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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How do you identify corresponding parts of congruent figures?

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Corresponding parts are the sides and angles that match between two congruent figures.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does the symbol '≅' represent?

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The symbol '≅' means 'is congruent to'.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If ∠A ≅ ∠M, what can you conclude about these angles?

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You can conclude that angles A and M have the same measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the criteria for triangle congruence?

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The criteria for triangle congruence include SSS (Side-Side-Side), SAS (Side-Angle-Side), ASA (Angle-Side-Angle), AAS (Angle-Angle-Side), and HL (Hypotenuse-Leg for right triangles).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5