Triangle Congruence

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What is the definition of an angle bisector?

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An angle bisector is a line or ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.

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What is the definition of a segment bisector?

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A segment bisector is a line, ray, or segment that divides another segment into two equal parts.

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What does the Reflexive Property state?

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The Reflexive Property states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

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What is the definition of a midpoint?

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A midpoint is a point that divides a segment into two equal segments.

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What is the Vertical Angles Theorem?

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The Vertical Angles Theorem states that vertical angles are congruent.

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What is the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem?

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The Alternate Interior Angles Theorem states that if two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then each pair of alternate interior angles is congruent.

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What is the first statement in the reason column of a proof?

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The first statement is always 'Given'.

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What is the definition of congruent figures?

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Congruent figures are figures that have the same shape and size.

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What is the definition of corresponding parts in congruent triangles?

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Corresponding parts are the sides and angles of triangles that are in the same relative position.

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What is the Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Congruence Postulate?

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The SAS Congruence Postulate states that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.