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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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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

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The corresponding angles of congruent triangles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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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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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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

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

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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If ∆FGH ≡ ∆VHW, what can we say about angle F?

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Angle F is congruent to angle V.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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In triangle congruence, what does it mean for two triangles to be congruent?

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Two triangles are congruent if they have the same size and shape, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If ∠K ≅ ∠T in congruent triangles, what can we infer about the triangles?

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The triangles are congruent, and the corresponding parts are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What is the relationship between side lengths and angles in congruent triangles?

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In congruent triangles, corresponding sides are equal in length, and corresponding angles are equal in measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If ∆ABC ≅ ∆XYZ, what is true about side AC?

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Side AC is congruent to side XZ.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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How do you denote that two triangles are congruent?

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You denote that two triangles are congruent using the symbol '≅'.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2