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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a theorem stating that if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a theorem stating that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a theorem stating that if two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a theorem stating that if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does HL stand for in triangle congruence?

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HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, a theorem applicable to right triangles stating that if the hypotenuse and one leg of one right triangle are equal to the hypotenuse and one leg of another right triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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Which triangle congruence theorem is not valid?

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The SSA (Side-Side-Angle) condition is not a valid theorem for proving triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the significance of congruent triangles in geometry?

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Congruent triangles have the same size and shape, which means their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using the SSS theorem?

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To prove triangles are congruent using the SSS theorem, show that all three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using the SAS theorem?

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To prove triangles are congruent using the SAS theorem, show that two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How can you prove triangles are congruent using the ASA theorem?

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To prove triangles are congruent using the ASA theorem, show that two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5