Exploring Congruent Triangle Proofs: SAS and SSS

What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

• Segment-Segment-Segment

• Similar-Similar-Similar

• Side-Angle-Side

• Side-Side-Side

Which property allows a side to be congruent to itself?

• Distributive Property

• Symmetric Property

• Reflexive Property

• Transitive Property

What is required to prove triangle congruence using SAS?

• Two sides and the included angle

• Two sides and any angle

• Three sides

• Two angles and one side

What does the definition of midpoint help establish in triangle proofs?

• Perpendicular bisectors

• Similarity of triangles

• Side congruence

• Angle congruence

In the context of triangle congruence, what are vertical angles used to prove?

• Angle congruence

• Side congruence

• Similarity

• Parallel lines

Which of the following is NOT a reason for sides being congruent?

• Vertical angles

• Definition of midpoint

• Given

• Reflexive property

What is the role of the included angle in the SAS congruence criterion?

• It must be opposite one of the sides

• It must be between the two sides being considered

• It must be the smallest angle of the triangle

• It must be congruent to another angle

Which statement is true about the reflexive property used in triangle proofs?

• It states that all sides are congruent

• It states that a triangle is congruent to itself

• It states that a side is congruent to itself

• It states that an angle is congruent to itself

What does CPCTC stand for?

• Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent

• Congruent Points of Corresponding Triangles are Congruent

• Congruent Parts of Corresponding Triangles are Congruent

• Corresponding Points of Congruent Triangles are Congruent

Which of the following is a correct application of the SAS criterion?

• Three sides are congruent

• Two sides and the angle between them are congruent

• Two sides and the angle opposite to one of them are congruent

• Two angles and the side between them are congruent