similarity and proofs

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What is the 'given' in a proof?

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The 'given' refers to the information or conditions that are provided at the start of a proof, which are assumed to be true.

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What does the Reflexive Property of Congruence state?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is a similarity statement for triangles?

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A similarity statement indicates that two triangles are similar, denoted as ΔABC ∼ ΔDEF, meaning their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence where two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the criteria for two triangles to be similar?

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Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What does the term 'congruent' mean in geometry?

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Congruent means that two figures have the same shape and size, and can be made to coincide by rigid motions.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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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 the pairs of alternate interior angles are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Vertical Angles Theorem?

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The Vertical Angles Theorem states that when two lines intersect, the opposite (or vertical) angles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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What is the SSS criterion for triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence where all three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the ASA criterion for triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a criterion for triangle congruence where two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5