Exploring Congruence Statements in Geometry

What is a congruent statement used for?

• To show that two triangles are congruent

• To show that two sides are equal

• To show that two triangles are similar

• To show that two angles are equal

When writing a congruent statement, what must you ensure about the order of letters?

• The letters should be alphabetical

• The letters can be in any order

• The letters must match the corresponding parts

• The letters should be in reverse order

In the example, which angle in triangle RTS corresponds to angle F in triangle FDE?

• Angle R

• Angle T

• Angle S

• Angle E

What is the correct congruent statement for triangles RTS and FDE?

• Triangle RTS is congruent to Triangle EFD

• Triangle RTS is congruent to Triangle EDF

• Triangle RTS is congruent to Triangle DEF

• Triangle RTS is congruent to Triangle FDE

If triangle CAT is congruent to triangle DOG, which angle corresponds to angle A?

• Angle C

• Angle G

• Angle O

• Angle D

Which side in triangle CAT corresponds to side DG in triangle DOG?

• Side OG

• Side CT

• Side AT

• Side CA

How many pieces of information can you determine from a congruent statement?

• Three about angles and two about sides

• Three about angles and three about sides

• Four about angles and two about sides

• Two about angles and three about sides

In the example, which side in triangle CAT is congruent to side DO in triangle DOG?

• Side OG

• Side AT

• Side CA

• Side CT

If triangle BUU is congruent to triangle ANT, which angle corresponds to angle N?

• Angle A

• Angle B

• Angle U

• Angle T

In the congruent statement, which letter in triangle BUU corresponds to the second letter in triangle ANT?

• A

• U

• T

• B