Similar and Congruent Triangles Review A

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a theorem stating that 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

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a theorem stating that 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.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a theorem stating that 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.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

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Congruent triangles are triangles that are identical in shape and size, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What additional information is needed to prove triangles are congruent using SSS?

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You need to know the lengths of all three sides of both triangles.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How can you determine if two triangles are congruent?

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You can determine if two triangles are congruent by using congruence theorems such as SSS, SAS, or ASA.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If ∠A ≅ ∠D, what does this mean?

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It means that angle A is congruent to angle D, indicating they have the same measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the purpose of finding missing lengths in triangles?

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Finding missing lengths helps to determine the congruence of triangles and solve geometric problems.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles in congruent triangles?

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In congruent triangles, corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What is the relationship between corresponding sides in congruent triangles?

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In congruent triangles, corresponding sides are equal in length.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2