Geometry Triangle Proofs Review

Front

If ∆PIG ≅ ∆COW, which side of ∆PIG is congruent to WO of ∆COW?

Back

GI

Front

Which postulates or theorems determine triangle congruence?

Back

SSS, SAS, AAS, ASA, HL

Front

What additional information is needed to show the triangles are congruent with the indicated method?

Back

HI ≅ TG

Front

What additional information is needed to show the triangles are congruent with the indicated method?

Back

ML ≅ MT

Front

If AD bisects

Back

Front

What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Side-Side-Side: If three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

Front

What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Side-Angle-Side: 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.

Front

What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Angle-Angle-Side: 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.

Front

What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Angle-Side-Angle: 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.

Front

What does HL stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Hypotenuse-Leg: In right triangles, if the hypotenuse and one leg of one triangle are equal to the hypotenuse and one leg of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.