Congruent Triangles

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What are corresponding angles?

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Angles that are in the same position on two parallel lines cut by a transversal.

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle-Angle-Side; a postulate used to prove triangles are congruent when two angles and a non-included side are known.

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What is the AAS postulate used for?

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To prove that two triangles are congruent.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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Side-Angle-Side; a postulate used to prove triangles are congruent when two sides and the included angle are known.

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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Angle-Side-Angle; a postulate used to prove triangles are congruent when two angles and the included side are known.

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

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Triangles that are identical in shape and size, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What is the relationship between corresponding sides in congruent triangles?

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All corresponding sides are equal in length.

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True or False: All corresponding angles in congruent figures are congruent.

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True

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If ∠A ≅ ∠M, what does this signify?

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Angle A is congruent to angle M.

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What is the significance of the congruence symbol (≅)?

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It indicates that two figures are congruent.