Unit 4 Practice Test : Prove Triangles are Congruent

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In congruent triangles, corresponding parts are always ______.

Back

equal

Front

If ∠CAT is a right angle, then m∠CAT = 90° because...

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Definition of Right Angle

Front

If DB bisects ∠ABC, then ∠ABD = ∠CBD.

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Definition of Angle Bisector

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What are you being asked to prove in this problem?

Back

Identify the specific triangles or angles that need to be shown as congruent.

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What reason supports the statement?

Back

Vertical angles are congruent.

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

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Triangles that have the same size and shape, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What is the Angle Addition Postulate?

Back

If a point lies on the interior of an angle, the sum of the two smaller angles formed is equal to the measure of the larger angle.

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What does the Reflexive Property state?

Back

Any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

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What are vertical angles?

Back

Angles that are opposite each other when two lines intersect; they are always congruent.

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What is the definition of corresponding angles?

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Angles that are in the same position on different parallel lines cut by a transversal.