Identifying Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles

Why is it important to label congruent parts correctly in triangles?

• To make the triangles look pretty

• To ensure accurate identification of congruent parts

• To confuse the students

• To make the triangles identical

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Which angle is congruent to angle R in the given triangles?

• Angle K

• Angle L

• Angle T

• Angle J

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

Which angle is congruent to angle T?

• Angle R

• Angle L

• Angle K

• Angle J

What does a single letter like 'R' represent in geometry?

• An angle

• A point

• A line

• A triangle

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Which of the following is the correct way to label the congruent side to TS?

• ST

• KL

• TS

• LK

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

Why is it important to write the lines up top when labeling sides?

• To make the triangles look symmetrical

• To differentiate between angles and sides

• To confuse the students

• To make the sides look longer

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

What is the correct way to write that side LJ is congruent to?

• TS

• KL

• SR

• RT

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to label congruent triangles?

• Triangle RTS is congruent to Triangle JKL

• Triangle JKL is congruent to Triangle RTS

• Triangle RTS is congruent to Triangle KJL

• Triangle JKL is congruent to Triangle LRT

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

What should you use to indicate an angle in your labeling?

• A point

• An angle symbol

• A line

• A triangle symbol

What is the final step in ensuring triangles are labeled correctly?

• Drawing the triangles again

• Labeling everything with corresponding parts

• Switching the labels

• Erasing all labels

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7