Triangle Congruence Statements

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What does SSA stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSA stands for Side-Side-Angle, which is not a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence.

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence.

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence.

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If two triangles have two angles and the included side equal, what postulate can be used to prove congruence?

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ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) postulate.

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If ∆ABC≅∆XYZ, what can we say about the sides AB and XY?

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AB≅XY.

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If ∠C is 40° in triangle ∆ABC and ∠F is the corresponding angle in triangle ∆XYZ, what is the measure of ∠F if the triangles are congruent?

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∠F is 40°.

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles in congruent triangles?

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Corresponding angles in congruent triangles are equal.

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What is the relationship between corresponding sides in congruent triangles?

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Corresponding sides in congruent triangles are equal.

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What is the AAS postulate in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, which is a valid postulate for proving triangle congruence.