Triangle Congruence SSS, SAS, ASA

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a postulate stating that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a postulate stating that if two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a postulate stating that if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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If two triangles have three equal sides, what postulate can be used to prove they are congruent?

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SSS (Side-Side-Side) postulate.

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If two triangles have two sides equal and the angle between them equal, what postulate can be used to prove they are congruent?

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SAS (Side-Angle-Side) postulate.

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If two triangles have two angles equal and the side between them equal, what postulate can be used to prove they are congruent?

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ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) postulate.

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If two triangles have two angles equal and a non-included side equal, what postulate can be used to prove they are congruent?

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AAS (Angle-Angle-Side) postulate.

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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 the included side must be equal for congruence.

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What is the significance of congruent triangles in geometry?

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Congruent triangles have the same shape and size, which allows for the application of various geometric principles and theorems.