G. Congruent Triangles Postulates and Congruent Statements CFA

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What does it mean when we say ∆ABC≅∆XYZ?

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It means that triangle ABC is congruent to triangle XYZ, indicating that their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the SAS postulate?

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The Side-Angle-Side (SAS) postulate states that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the ASA postulate?

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The Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) postulate states that if two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the SSS postulate?

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The Side-Side-Side (SSS) postulate states that if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the AAS postulate?

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The Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) postulate states that if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and a corresponding non-included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does HL stand for in triangle congruence?

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HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, which is a method for proving the congruence of right triangles by showing that the hypotenuse and one leg are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What are corresponding parts in congruent triangles?

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Corresponding parts are the sides and angles of congruent triangles that are equal to each other.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

If ∆EHG≅∆KFC, what can we conclude about the sides EH and FK?

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EH≅FK, meaning that the corresponding sides of the congruent triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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In congruent triangles, corresponding angles are always ______.

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equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

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What is the definition of congruence in geometry?

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Congruence in geometry means that two figures have the same shape and size, allowing them to be superimposed on each other.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2