Congruent Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent CPCTC

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

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The corresponding sides of congruent triangles are equal in length.

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If ∆ABC ≅ ∆XYZ, what can we conclude about side AB?

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Side AB is congruent to side XY.

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles of congruent triangles?

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The corresponding angles of congruent triangles are equal.

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If ∆EHG ≅ ∆KFC, what can we say about angle E?

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Angle E is congruent to angle K.

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In triangle congruence, what does the symbol '≅' represent?

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The symbol '≅' represents that two figures are congruent.

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What is the significance of the order of vertices in triangle congruence?

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The order of vertices indicates which sides and angles correspond to each other.

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If side YW corresponds to side AC in triangles ΔYDW and ΔABC, what can we infer about their lengths?

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The lengths of side YW and side AC are equal.

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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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How can you prove that two triangles are congruent?

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You can prove two triangles are congruent using methods such as SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, or HL.