Congruent shapes

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What does it mean for two shapes to be congruent?

Back

Two shapes are congruent if they have the same size and shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the symbol used to denote congruence?

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The symbol for congruence is '≅'.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If ∆ABC ≅ ∆DEF, what can we say about their corresponding angles and sides?

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The corresponding angles and sides of ∆ABC and ∆DEF are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the congruence statement for two triangles that have the same shape and size?

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The congruence statement is written as ∆XYZ ≅ ∆ABC.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How can you determine if two polygons are congruent?

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Two polygons are congruent if all their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does the term 'corresponding sides' refer to in congruent shapes?

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Corresponding sides are the sides that are in the same position in two congruent shapes.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between the angles of congruent triangles?

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The angles of congruent triangles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If two triangles are congruent, what can we say about their perimeters?

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The perimeters of congruent triangles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the significance of the order of letters in a congruence statement?

Back

The order of letters in a congruence statement indicates which angles and sides correspond to each other.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the SSS (Side-Side-Side) Congruence Postulate?

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

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5