CP Geo Unit 6 Review

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a postulate that states if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then 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 postulate 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 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 postulate that states 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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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a postulate that states 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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What is the SSA condition in triangle congruence?

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SSA stands for Side-Side-Angle, which is not a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence because it can lead to ambiguous cases.

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How do you find the value of x in a triangle?

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To find the value of x, use the properties of triangles, such as the sum of angles in a triangle equals 180 degrees or the Pythagorean theorem for right triangles.

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What is the Triangle Sum Theorem?

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The Triangle Sum Theorem states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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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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What is the difference between congruence and similarity in triangles?

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Congruence means the triangles are the same size and shape, while similarity means the triangles have the same shape but may be different sizes.

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What is the purpose of using postulates in geometry?

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Postulates are basic statements accepted as true without proof, used as the foundation for proving other statements and theorems in geometry.