Triangle Congruence Theorems

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a theorem stating that if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a theorem stating 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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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a theorem stating 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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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a theorem stating that if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What is the definition of triangle congruence?

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Triangle congruence means that two triangles are identical in shape and size, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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Can two triangles be congruent if only one side is equal?

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No, two triangles cannot be congruent if only one side is equal; at least two sides and the included angle or two angles and a side must be equal.

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What is the criteria for triangle congruence using SSS?

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For SSS, if all three sides of one triangle are equal to all three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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What is the criteria for triangle congruence using SAS?

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For SAS, if two sides and the angle between them in one triangle are equal to two sides and the angle between them in another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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What is the criteria for triangle congruence using ASA?

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For ASA, if two angles and the side between them in one triangle are equal to two angles and the side between them in another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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What is the criteria for triangle congruence using AAS?

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For AAS, if two angles and a non-included side in one triangle are equal to two angles and the corresponding non-included side in another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.