Triangle Congruence Postulates

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle Angle Side

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side Angle Side

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side Side Side

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does HL stand for in triangle congruence?

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Hypotenuse Leg

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the AAS postulate?

Back

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, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the SAS postulate?

Back

If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the SSS postulate?

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If three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the HL theorem?

Back

If the hypotenuse and one leg of a right triangle are equal to the hypotenuse and one leg of another right triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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Can SSA be used to prove triangle congruence?

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No, SSA does not guarantee triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the ASA postulate?

Back

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

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5