Congruent Figures

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What are congruent figures?

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Congruent figures are shapes that are identical in size and shape. They can be rotated, reflected, or translated, but they remain the same size and shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does it mean for angles to be congruent?

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Two angles are congruent if they have the same measure, regardless of their position.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If two triangles are congruent, what can we say about their corresponding sides and angles?

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If two triangles are congruent, their corresponding sides are equal in length, and their corresponding angles are equal in measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the symbol used to denote congruence?

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The symbol for congruence is '≅'.

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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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Two figures are congruent if you can match them up perfectly by rotating, flipping, or sliding them without changing their size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is a corresponding angle in congruent figures?

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A corresponding angle is an angle that is in the same position in two different shapes that are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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If side AB is congruent to side AE, what does this mean?

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It means that the lengths of side AB and side AE are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between congruent shapes and their areas?

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Congruent shapes have the same area because they are identical in size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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Can two figures be congruent if they have different orientations?

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Yes, two figures can be congruent even if they are oriented differently, as long as their sizes and shapes are the same.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is an example of congruent figures in real life?

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An example of congruent figures is a pair of identical shoes; they are the same size and shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2