Triangle Congruence Proofs

Front

What is the SSS Congruence Postulate?

Back

If three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does SAS Congruence stand for?

Back

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.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the ASA Congruence Postulate?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

Define AAS Congruence.

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the HL Congruence Theorem?

Back

If the hypotenuse and one leg of a right triangle are equal to the hypotenuse and one leg of another right triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does the Vertical Angles Theorem state?

Back

Vertical angles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Front

What is the definition of an angle bisector?

Back

An angle bisector is a ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Front

What does the Reflexive Property state?

Back

Any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

What is the symbol for perpendicular lines?

Back

⊥

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is the definition of congruence in geometry?

Back

Two figures are congruent if they have the same shape and size.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2