SSS and SAS

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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 where all three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle.

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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 where two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle.

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What is the first statement in the reason column of a proof?

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Given.

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What is the statement for step 2 of the proof if ∡BAC≅∡DAC?

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∡BAC≅∡DAC.

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Are two triangles congruent if they satisfy the SAS condition?

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Yes.

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What is the reason for stating that vertical angles are congruent?

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Vertical Angles are congruent.

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What is the statement for #4 if MN ≌ ON?

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MN ≌ ON.

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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 all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?

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The Reflexive Property states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

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What are Alternate Interior Angles?

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Alternate Interior Angles are pairs of angles that are on opposite sides of a transversal and inside two parallel lines.