Exploring CPCTC in Geometry

What does CPCTC stand for in geometry?

• Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent

• Congruent Parts of Corresponding Triangles are Complementary

• Congruent Parts of Corresponding Triangles are Congruent

• Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Complementary

If two triangles are congruent, what can be said about their corresponding parts?

• They are complementary

• They are equal in length and measure

• They are supplementary

• They are perpendicular

What does the 'CP' in CPCTC stand for?

• Congruent Parts

• Corresponding Parts

• Contradictory Parts

• Complementary Parts

In the example given, which angle corresponds to angle C in the second triangle?

• Angle F

• Angle D

• Angle E

• Angle A

How can you determine the corresponding angle to angle C in the second triangle?

• By checking the color of the angles

• By comparing the side lengths

• By looking at the order of letters in the triangle names

• By measuring the angles

Which line segment in the second triangle corresponds to line segment BC in the first triangle?

• Line segment DE

• Line segment EF

• Line segment DF

• Line segment AB

What is the corresponding line segment to AC in the second triangle?

• Line segment EF

• Line segment DE

• Line segment DF

• Line segment AD

Which of the following is NOT a method to identify corresponding parts in congruent triangles?

• Comparing the side lengths

• Checking the congruence marks

• Looking at the order of letters

• Measuring the angles

What is the significance of the order of letters in naming congruent triangles?

• It determines the area of the triangles

• It helps in identifying corresponding parts

• It indicates the triangles are similar

• It shows the angles are complementary

When is CPCTC most often used in geometry?

• In solving equations

• In geometric proofs

• In calculating areas

• In measuring angles