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What is a congruent triangle?

Back

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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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Side-Angle-Side; a criterion for triangle congruence where two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Reflexive Property?

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A property stating that any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

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What are Alternate Interior Angles?

Back

Angles that lie between two parallel lines and on opposite sides of a transversal; they are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Definition of Midpoint?

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A point that divides a segment into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What is the Segment Bisector?

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A line, ray, or segment that divides a segment into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the significance of Vertical Angles?

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Vertical angles are formed when two lines intersect; they are always congruent.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What does it mean for angles to be congruent?

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Angles that have the same measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the purpose of a proof in geometry?

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To provide a logical argument that demonstrates the truth of a geometric statement.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What is the Angle-Angle (AA) criterion for triangle similarity?

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If two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2