Congruent Figures

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What are congruent figures?

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Congruent figures are shapes that are identical in form and size. They can be superimposed on each other through rotations, translations, or reflections.

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What is the SAS Postulate?

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The SAS (Side-Angle-Side) Postulate states that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.

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How can you prove two triangles are congruent using the SSS Postulate?

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The SSS (Side-Side-Side) Postulate states that if three sides of one triangle are congruent to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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What is the definition of corresponding parts of congruent triangles?

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Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are the angles and sides that are in the same relative position in each triangle.

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What additional information is needed to use the ASA Postulate?

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To use the ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) Postulate, you need to know two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the included side of another triangle.

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What is the definition of similar figures?

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Similar figures have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are proportional.

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