Triangle Congruence Postulates

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What does SAS stand for?

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Side Angle Side

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What is the congruence postulate 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?

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SAS (Side Angle Side) Postulate

Front

What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle Angle Side

Front

What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side Side Side

Front

What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle Side Angle

Front

What is the SSA condition in triangle congruence?

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Side Side Angle; it does not guarantee triangle congruence.

Front

If two triangles have two angles and a non-included side equal, are they congruent?

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No, this is the SSA case.

Front

What is the correct congruence statement for triangles ΔRTS and ΔFDE?

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ΔRTS ≅ ΔFDE

Front

If two triangles have three sides equal, what postulate can be used to prove they are congruent?

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SSS (Side Side Side) Postulate

Front

If two triangles have two angles and the included side equal, what postulate can be used?

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ASA (Angle Side Angle) Postulate