CPCTC

Front

What does CPCTC stand for?

Back

Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent.

Front

If ∆ABC≅∆XYZ, what can we conclude about side AB?

Back

AB≅XY.

Front

In congruent triangles, what can we say about corresponding angles?

Back

Corresponding angles are equal.

Front

If ∠A ≅ ∠M, what does this imply about triangles ∆ABC and ∆XYZ?

Back

They are congruent if the other corresponding parts are also congruent.

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of congruent triangles?

Back

The corresponding sides of congruent triangles are equal.

Front

If ∆ABC≅∆XYZ, what can we say about side BC?

Back

BC≅YZ.

Front

What is the measure of ∠C if ∆ABC is a right triangle and ∠A = 45º?

Back

∠C = 45º.

Front

Complete the congruence statement: If ∆ABC≅∆XYZ, then the corresponding parts are ___?

Back

A corresponds to X, B corresponds to Y, C corresponds to Z.

Front

If two triangles are congruent, what can we say about their areas?

Back

Their areas are equal.

Front

What is the significance of CPCTC in triangle congruence?

Back

It allows us to conclude that corresponding parts are equal after proving triangles are congruent.