cpctc

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What does CPCTC stand for?

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CPCTC stands for 'Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent.'

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If ΔABC ≅ ΔXYZ, what can we conclude about the sides AB and XY?

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AB ≅ XY.

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles of congruent triangles?

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Corresponding angles of congruent triangles are equal.

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

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Their corresponding sides are equal in length.

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What is the significance of the symbol '≅' in geometry?

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The symbol '≅' indicates that two figures are congruent.

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If ∠MAN ≅ ∠DEN, what can we infer about these angles?

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∠MAN and ∠DEN are equal in measure.

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In congruent triangles, how do the sides relate to the angles?

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The lengths of the sides are proportional to the measures of the corresponding angles.

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What is the first step in proving triangles are congruent?

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Identify and establish the criteria for triangle congruence (e.g., SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, HL).

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If ΔABC ≅ ΔXYZ, what can we say about ∠C and ∠Z?

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∠C ≅ ∠Z.

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What does the term 'corresponding parts' refer to in triangle congruence?

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Corresponding parts refer to the sides and angles that match between two congruent triangles.