Congruent Triangles

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What are congruent triangles?

Back

Triangles that have the same shape and size.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does it mean for triangles to be congruent?

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It means they have corresponding sides and angles that are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?

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It states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

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What is the Transitive Property in geometry?

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If triangle A is congruent to triangle B, and triangle B is congruent to triangle C, then triangle A is congruent to triangle C.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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How can you classify triangles by their sides?

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Triangles can be classified as Equilateral, Isosceles, or Scalene.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an Isosceles triangle?

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A triangle with at least two sides of equal length.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an Equilateral triangle?

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A triangle with all three sides of equal length.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is a Scalene triangle?

Back

A triangle with all sides of different lengths.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the sum of the angles in any triangle?

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180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two angles of a triangle are equal, what can you say about the sides opposite those angles?

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The sides opposite the equal angles are also equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5