SAS, SSS

Front

What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a postulate that states if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

Front

What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a postulate that states 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.

Front

What is the congruence statement for triangles CRP and PRC?

Back

The congruence statement is PRC.

Front

What is the rule used to determine if two triangles are congruent if both SSS and SAS apply?

Back

If both SSS and SAS apply, the triangles are congruent by either postulate.

Front

If two triangles have sides of lengths 5, 7, and 9, and another triangle has sides of lengths 5, 7, and 9, are they congruent?

Back

Yes, they are congruent by the SSS postulate.

Front

If two triangles have two sides of equal length and the angle between them is equal, what postulate can be used to prove congruence?

Back

The SAS postulate can be used to prove congruence.

Front

What is the significance of congruence statements in geometry?

Back

Congruence statements indicate that two triangles are identical in shape and size, allowing for the use of corresponding parts.

Front

How can you determine if two triangles are congruent using the SSS postulate?

Back

Measure the lengths of all three sides of both triangles; if all three pairs of sides are equal, the triangles are congruent.

Front

What is the difference between SSS and SAS postulates?

Back

SSS requires all three sides to be equal, while SAS requires two sides and the included angle to be equal.

Front

If triangle ABC is congruent to triangle DEF, what can be said about their corresponding angles and sides?

Back

Their corresponding angles and sides are equal.