ASA, AAS, HL Practice

Front

What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Angle-Side-Angle: A triangle is congruent if two angles and the included side are equal to another triangle.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Angle-Angle-Side: A triangle is congruent if two angles and a non-included side are equal to another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does HL stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Hypotenuse-Leg: A triangle is congruent if the hypotenuse and one leg of a right triangle are equal to another right triangle.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

Which triangle congruence theorem is applicable only to right triangles?

Back

HL (Hypotenuse-Leg) is the only theorem that applies specifically to right triangles.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the definition of triangle congruence?

Back

Two triangles are congruent if all their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

How can you prove triangles are congruent using ASA?

Back

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.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

How can you prove triangles are congruent using AAS?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the relationship between AAS and ASA?

Back

AAS can be used to prove congruence, and it is a variation of ASA.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the significance of the included side in ASA?

Back

The included side is the side between the two angles being considered; it is crucial for proving congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

Can HL be used for non-right triangles?

Back

No, HL is specifically for right triangles.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.10

CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.11