Triangle Proof Terminology

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What is SSS triangle congruence?

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When each pair of corresponding sides of two triangles are congruent.

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What can you conclude if ∠WZX and ∠YZX are right angles?

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∠WZX = ∠YZX

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What can you conclude if XZ is perpendicular to WY?

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∠WZX and ∠YZX are right angles.

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What can you conclude if Z is the midpoint of WY?

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WZ = ZY.

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What does XZ = XZ or ∠WXY = WXY represent?

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Reflexive Property.

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What is the definition of a midpoint?

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A point that divides a line segment into two equal parts.

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What is the definition of a bisector?

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A line that divides an angle or segment into two equal parts.

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What is the Angle-Angle (AA) criterion for triangle similarity?

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If two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, the triangles are similar.

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

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Triangles that have the same size and shape, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What is the definition of the Reflexive Property?

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A property stating that any quantity is equal to itself.