Triangle Congruence Postulates

Front

What does SSS stand for?

Back

Side Side Side

Front

Name the postulate that makes the triangles congruent when two sides and the included angle are known.

Back

SAS (Side Angle Side)

Front

Name the postulate that makes the triangles congruent when two angles and the included side are known.

Back

ASA (Angle Side Angle)

Front

Name the postulate that makes the triangles congruent when two angles and a non-included side are known.

Back

AAS (Angle Angle Side)

Front

Which of the following is not a valid reason to prove congruent triangles? SSA, ASA, SAS, SSS

Back

SSA (Side Side Angle)

Front

What does SSS prove about triangles?

Back

Triangles congruent

Front

What does SAS prove about triangles?

Back

Triangles congruent

Front

What does ASA prove about triangles?

Back

Triangles congruent

Front

What does AAS prove about triangles?

Back

Triangles congruent

Front

What is the definition of congruent triangles?

Back

Triangles that are identical in shape and size.