Proving Congruence

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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What does HL stand for in triangle congruence?

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HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, a criterion for triangle congruence applicable to right triangles.

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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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How can you prove triangles are congruent using ASA?

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To prove triangles are congruent using ASA, you need to show that two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to the corresponding two angles and included side of another triangle.

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using SSS?

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To prove triangles are congruent using SSS, you need to show that all three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle.

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using SAS?

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To prove triangles are congruent using SAS, you need to show that two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to the corresponding two sides and included angle of another triangle.

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using AAS?

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To prove triangles are congruent using AAS, you need to show that two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to the corresponding two angles and non-included side of another triangle.