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What does CPCTC stand for?

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CPCTC stands for 'Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent.'

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the significance of CPCTC in geometry?

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CPCTC is used to prove that corresponding parts of congruent triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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If ∆ABC ≅ ∆XYZ, what can we conclude about the sides and angles?

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The corresponding sides and angles of the triangles are equal: AB ≅ XY, BC ≅ YZ, AC ≅ XZ, and ∠A ≅ ∠X, ∠B ≅ ∠Y, ∠C ≅ ∠Z.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the ASA congruence criterion?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle. It states that 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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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the SSS congruence criterion?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side. It states that if all three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the SAS congruence criterion?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side. It states that 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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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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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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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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

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If two triangles are congruent, their perimeters are also equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How can you determine if two angles are congruent?

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Two angles are congruent if they have the same measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles in congruent triangles?

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Corresponding angles in congruent triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7