Congruent Figures and Translations

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What does it mean when two figures are congruent?

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The figures are the same size and same shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How can you determine if two figures are congruent?

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Check 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 for congruence?

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The symbol for congruence is '≅'.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If two triangles are congruent, what can be said about their corresponding sides and angles?

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Their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is a translation in geometry?

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A translation is a slide of a figure in a straight line from one position to another without changing its size or shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What happens to the coordinates of a figure during a translation?

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The coordinates change based on the translation vector, but the shape and size remain the same.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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If a triangle is translated 3 units to the right and 2 units up, what happens to its vertices?

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Each vertex's x-coordinate increases by 3 and y-coordinate increases by 2.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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Can two figures be congruent if one is rotated and the other is not?

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Yes, rotations do not affect congruence; they can still be congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the difference between congruent figures and similar figures?

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Congruent figures are the same size and shape, while similar figures have the same shape but different sizes.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If two rectangles are congruent, what can be said about their lengths and widths?

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Their lengths and widths are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2