SSS and SAS

Front

What does SSS stand for?

Back

Side Side Side

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

Which triangle congruence theorem can be used to prove the triangles are congruent?

Back

SSS

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the definition of the SSS Congruence Postulate?

Back

If three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the definition of the SAS Congruence Postulate?

Back

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.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

Which side is included between Angle Y and Angle Z?

Back

Side YZ

Front

True or False: Angle A is included between sides BC and CA.

Back

False

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Front

What is the included angle in a triangle?

Back

The angle formed between two sides of a triangle.

Front

If two triangles have two pairs of equal sides and the included angle is also equal, what can be concluded?

Back

The triangles are congruent by the SAS Postulate.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the importance of triangle congruence theorems?

Back

They are used to prove that two triangles are identical in shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

Can SSS be used if only two sides of a triangle are known?

Back

No, SSS requires all three sides to be known.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.10

CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.11