Triangle Congruence Postulates

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What does ASA stand for?

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Angle Side Angle

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What does AAS stand for?

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Angle Angle Side

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What does SAS stand for?

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Side Angle Side

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What does SSA stand for?

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Side Side Angle (not a congruence postulate)

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What does AAA stand for?

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Angle Angle Angle (not a congruence postulate)

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What is the AAS congruence postulate?

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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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What is the ASA congruence postulate?

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If two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the corresponding included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What is the SAS congruence postulate?

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If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the corresponding included angle of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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Can SSA prove triangle congruence?

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No, SSA does not guarantee triangle congruence.

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Can AAA prove triangle congruence?

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No, AAA does not guarantee triangle congruence.