Triangle Congruence Theorems and Proofs

Triangle Congruence Theorems and Proofs

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video provides a formal proof of the Hypotenuse Leg (HL) Theorem, which states that if the hypotenuse and a leg of one right triangle are congruent to the hypotenuse and a leg of another right triangle, then the triangles are congruent. The proof begins with given information about two right triangles and uses the ruler postulate to construct congruent segments. It then applies the side-angle-side postulate and the isosceles triangle theorem to establish congruence. The proof concludes by using the transitive property of equality to demonstrate that the triangles are congruent, thus proving the HL Theorem.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Hypotenuse-Leg Theorem state?

If two angles and a side of a triangle are equal, the triangles are congruent.

If the hypotenuse and a leg of one right triangle are congruent to the hypotenuse and a leg of another right triangle, the triangles are congruent.

If two sides of a triangle are equal, the triangles are congruent.

If all angles of a triangle are equal, the triangles are congruent.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in proving the Hypotenuse-Leg Theorem?

Extend the lines of the triangles.

Use the ruler postulate.

Write down the given information about the triangles.

Identify the congruent angles.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using the ruler postulate in the proof?

To prove the triangles are isosceles.

To measure the angles of the triangles.

To create a congruent segment.

To identify the hypotenuse.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the point G play in the proof?

It is the vertex of the right angle.

It is the midpoint of the hypotenuse.

It is the center of the triangle.

It is used to create a congruent segment.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it necessary to extend line DF in the proof?

To measure the hypotenuse.

To create a congruent segment.

To identify the right angle.

To apply the Side-Angle-Side postulate.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is congruence between triangles established using Side-Angle-Side?

By showing two sides and an angle are congruent.

By showing two angles and a side are congruent.

By showing all sides are congruent.

By showing all angles are congruent.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of right angles in the proof?

They are used to apply the Side-Angle-Side postulate.

They are used to apply the Angle-Angle-Side postulate.

They help identify the hypotenuse.

They confirm the triangles are right triangles.

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