Triangle Congruence

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What is Triangle Congruence?

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Triangle congruence refers to the condition where two triangles are identical in shape and size, meaning their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a rule used to prove that two triangles are congruent if two angles and a non-included side are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a rule used to prove that two triangles are congruent if two angles and the included side are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a rule used to prove that two triangles are congruent if two sides and the included angle are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a rule used to prove that two triangles are congruent if all three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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If ∆ABC ≅ ∆LMN, what can we say about their corresponding angles?

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The corresponding angles of the triangles are equal, meaning ∠A ≅ ∠L, ∠B ≅ ∠M, and ∠C ≅ ∠N.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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If two triangles have two pairs of equal angles, what can we conclude?

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The triangles are congruent by the AAS or ASA congruence rules.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the significance of corresponding sides in triangle congruence?

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Corresponding sides must be equal in length for two triangles to be considered congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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Can two triangles be congruent if only one side is equal?

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No, at least two sides and the included angle or two angles and a side must be equal for congruence.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the difference between congruence and similarity in triangles?

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Congruent triangles are identical in size and shape, while similar triangles have the same shape but may differ in size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2