Congruent Triangles Practice

Front

What is the definition of congruent triangles?

Back

Triangles that have the same size and shape, meaning their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

What does the SSS congruence criterion state?

Back

If three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does the SAS congruence criterion state?

Back

If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does the ASA congruence criterion state?

Back

If two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the meaning of the term 'corresponding parts' in congruent triangles?

Back

The sides and angles of one triangle that match with the sides and angles of another triangle when they are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

If ΔABC ≅ ΔXYZ, what can we conclude about the sides AB and XY?

Back

AB ≅ XY.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

Front

If two triangles are congruent, what can we say about their areas?

Back

The areas of congruent triangles are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

What is the significance of the congruence statement ΔLEU ≅ ΔELG?

Back

It indicates that the corresponding angles and sides of the two triangles are equal.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

Front

What is the relationship between the angles of congruent triangles?

Back

The corresponding angles of congruent triangles are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

What is the definition of the term 'included angle'?

Back

The angle formed between two sides of a triangle.