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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence where two angles and a non-included side are known.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?

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The Reflexive Property states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a criterion for triangle congruence where two angles and the included side are known.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Vertical Angles Theorem?

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The Vertical Angles Theorem states that vertical angles are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence where all three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence where two sides and the included angle are known.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How can you prove two triangles are congruent using AAS?

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To prove two triangles are congruent using AAS, show that two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to the corresponding parts of the other triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the significance of the Definition of Midpoint in triangle proofs?

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The Definition of Midpoint states that a midpoint divides a segment into two equal parts, which can be used to establish congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What is the purpose of using congruence criteria in proofs?

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Congruence criteria help to establish that two triangles are congruent based on specific known measurements.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the relationship between Alternate Interior Angles and parallel lines?

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Alternate Interior Angles are congruent when formed by a transversal intersecting two parallel lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5