Corresponding Sides and Angles

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What are corresponding sides in triangles?

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Corresponding sides are sides in two triangles that are in the same relative position. For example, if triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, then side AB corresponds to side DE.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What are corresponding angles in triangles?

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Corresponding angles are angles in two triangles that are in the same relative position. For example, if triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, then angle A corresponds to angle D.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What does it mean for two triangles to be similar?

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Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can we say about their angles?

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Angle A = Angle D, Angle B = Angle E, Angle C = Angle F.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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If AB = 4 cm and DE = 8 cm, what is the ratio of the corresponding sides?

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The ratio of the corresponding sides is 1:2.

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What is the relationship between corresponding sides of similar triangles?

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The lengths of corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If angle A corresponds to angle E, what can we say about their measures?

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The measure of angle A is equal to the measure of angle E.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the significance of congruent segments in triangles?

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Congruent segments in triangles indicate that the sides are equal in length, which is important for establishing similarity or congruence.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How do you determine which angle corresponds to a given angle in a triangle?

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To determine the corresponding angle, look for the angle that is in the same position relative to the other angles in the similar triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the definition of congruence in geometry?

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Congruence means that two figures have the same shape and size, which can be shown by superimposing one figure over the other.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2