Triangle Congruence Proofs

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What is the definition of Congruence?

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

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What is the definition of Equality in geometry?

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Two quantities are equal if they represent the same value.

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What is the definition of Midpoint?

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A midpoint is a point that divides a segment into two equal parts.

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What is the Reflexive Property?

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For any segment AB, AB is congruent to AB.

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What does CPCTC stand for?

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Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent.

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What is SSS Congruence?

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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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What is SAS Congruence?

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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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What is ASA Congruence?

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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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What is AAS Congruence?

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If two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and a non-included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What is HL Congruence?

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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.