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SSS and SAS Triangle Congruence

SSS and SAS Triangle Congruence

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Mathematics

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
HSG.SRT.B.5, 8.G.A.2, HSG.SRT.D.10

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a theorem that states if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When can you use the SSS theorem?

Back

You can use the SSS theorem when you know the lengths of all three sides of two triangles.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When can you use the SAS theorem?

Back

You can use the SAS theorem when you know the lengths of two sides and the measure of the included angle of two triangles.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between SSS and SAS?

Back

SSS requires all three sides to be known, while SAS requires two sides and the included angle.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.10

CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.11

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean for triangles to be congruent?

Back

Triangles are congruent if they have the same size and shape, meaning their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can you prove triangle congruence with only angles?

Back

No, you cannot prove triangle congruence with only angles; you need at least one side length known (e.g., ASA or AAS theorems).

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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