triangle congruence proofs1

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What is the Definition of Angle Bisector?

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An angle bisector is a line or ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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What does the Reflexive Property state?

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What is the SAS (Side-Angle-Side) Congruence Postulate?

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The SAS Postulate states that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the SSS (Side-Side-Side) Congruence Postulate?

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The SSS Postulate states that if three sides of one triangle are congruent to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Vertical Angles Theorem?

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The Vertical Angles Theorem states that when two lines intersect, the opposite (or vertical) angles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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What is the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem?

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The Alternate Interior Angles Theorem states that if two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then each pair of alternate interior angles is congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Transitive Property of Congruence?

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is CPCTC?

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CPCTC stands for 'Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent', which is used to prove that corresponding parts of congruent triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Definition of Midpoint?

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A midpoint is a point that divides a segment into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What is the purpose of a congruence statement?

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A congruence statement indicates that two geometric figures are congruent, specifying which parts correspond to each other.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2