Triangle Congruency

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruency?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a rule stating that if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruency?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a rule stating that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruency?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a rule stating that if two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruency?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a rule stating that if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and a corresponding non-included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does CBD stand for in triangle congruency?

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CBD stands for Congruent by Definition, indicating that two triangles are congruent by the definition of congruence.

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CCSS.8.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 all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How can you determine if two triangles are congruent using SSS?

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To determine if two triangles are congruent using SSS, measure all three sides of both triangles. If all three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of the other triangle, they are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How can you determine if two triangles are congruent using SAS?

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To determine if two triangles are congruent using SAS, measure two sides and the included angle of both triangles. If these measurements are equal, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How can you determine if two triangles are congruent using ASA?

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To determine if two triangles are congruent using ASA, measure two angles and the included side of both triangles. If these measurements are equal, the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How can you determine if two triangles are congruent using AAS?

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To determine if two triangles are congruent using AAS, measure two angles and a non-included side of both triangles. If these measurements are equal, the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5