Understanding Congruent Angles

This video tutorial from YourTeacher.com introduces the concept of congruent angles, which are angles with the same measure. It explains how to identify congruent angles using diagrams and the symbol for congruence, an equal sign with a squiggly line over it. The tutorial also discusses marking the vertex of each angle in diagrams to indicate congruence. Additionally, it highlights that the definition of congruent angles can be stated in reverse, emphasizing the equality of angle measures.

What is the main topic of the video?

• Perpendicular Lines

• Parallel Lines

• Congruent Angles

• Triangles

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

What does it mean for two angles to be congruent?

• They are supplementary.

• They have the same measure.

• They are adjacent.

• They have different measures.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

If the measure of angle A equals the measure of angle B, what can we say about angles A and B?

• They are congruent.

• They are vertical angles.

• They are supplementary.

• They are complementary.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

What symbol is used to denote congruence?

• An equal sign with a squiggly line over it

• A multiplication sign

• A plus sign

• A minus sign

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

How can we mark the vertex of each angle to show congruence in a diagram?

• By using the same symbol

• By using different colors

• By using different symbols

• By using the same color

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CCSS.8.G.A.2