Congruent Polygons

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What are congruent polygons?

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Polygons that have the same 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 polygons are congruent?

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By checking if all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the symbol used to denote congruence?

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The symbol for congruence is '≅'.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If two triangles have two sides and the included angle equal, what can be said about them?

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They are congruent by the Side-Angle-Side (SAS) postulate.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does the term 'corresponding sides' refer to?

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Sides in two polygons that are in the same relative position.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What does the term 'corresponding angles' refer to?

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Angles in two polygons that are in the same relative position.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If triangle ABC is congruent to triangle DEF, what can be said about their angles?

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Angle A is equal to angle D, angle B is equal to angle E, and angle C is equal to angle F.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What is the significance of the SSS postulate in congruence?

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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 is the significance of the ASA postulate in congruence?

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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.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the significance of the AAS postulate in congruence?

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If two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and a non-included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5