4 triangle congruence + measures

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What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?

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The Reflexive Property states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself. For example, segment AB is congruent to segment AB.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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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 triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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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 triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Third Angles Theorem?

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The Third Angles Theorem states that if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, then the third angles are also equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How do you classify a triangle with one obtuse angle?

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A triangle with one obtuse angle is classified as an obtuse triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the definition of an isosceles triangle?

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An isosceles triangle is a triangle that has at least two sides of equal length.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the definition of a scalene triangle?

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A scalene triangle is a triangle in which all three sides are of different lengths.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the definition of an acute triangle?

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An acute triangle is a triangle where all three angles are less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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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 their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the purpose of a proof in geometry?

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The purpose of a proof in geometry is to provide a logical argument that demonstrates the truth of a geometric statement or theorem.

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CCSS.7.G.A.2