SSS and SAS Triangle Congruence
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Mathematics
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7th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?
Back
SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a theorem that states if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?
Back
SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a theorem that states if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Vertical Angles Theorem?
Back
The Vertical Angles Theorem states that when two lines intersect, the opposite (or vertical) angles are equal.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Linear Pair Theorem?
Back
The Linear Pair Theorem states that if two angles form a linear pair, they are supplementary, meaning their measures add up to 180 degrees.
Tags
CCSS.7.G.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you prove triangles are congruent using SSS?
Back
To prove triangles are congruent using SSS, you must show that all three corresponding sides of the triangles are equal in length.
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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you prove triangles are congruent using SAS?
Back
To prove triangles are congruent using SAS, you must show that two sides and the angle between them in one triangle are equal to the corresponding two sides and angle in the other triangle.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What additional information is needed to use SAS for triangle congruence?
Back
To use SAS for triangle congruence, you need to know the lengths of two sides and the measure of the included angle.
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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
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