Triangle Congruence and Corresponding Parts

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What does the symbol of an equal sign with a tilde on top represent in congruence?

  • Same size
  • Same size and shape
  • Opposite size and shape
  • Same shape (correct)

Which property of triangle congruence states that if Angle A is congruent to Angle B, then Angle B is congruent to Angle A?

  • Transitive property
  • Symmetric property (correct)
  • Correspondence property
  • Reflexive property

What must be true for two triangles to be considered congruent?

  • All angles are equal
  • At least one angle is equal
  • At least one side is equal in length
  • All corresponding parts are congruent (correct)

What does the Triangle Sum Theorem state about the interior angles of a triangle?

<p>The sum of the three interior angles is always 180 degrees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'included side' of a triangle?

<p>A side where the endpoints are the vertices of two angles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are corresponding parts of congruent triangles indicated?

<p>By arrowheads (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the symbol of an equal sign with a tilde on top in congruence?

<p>Representing the same shape (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of triangle congruence ensures that if Angle A is congruent to Angle B, and Angle B is congruent to Angle C, then Angle A is congruent to Angle C?

<p>Transitive property (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for two triangles to be considered congruent?

<p>All corresponding parts must be congruent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Opposite sides and opposite angles in a triangle refer to which of the following?

<p>Sides or angles that are not adjacent to a given side or angle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In triangle congruence, what does correspondence between triangles indicate?

<p>How corresponding parts of congruent triangles align (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do included side and included angle refer to in a triangle?

<p>A side formed by two angles of the triangle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Congruence means having the same shape and size, denoted by the symbol of an equal sign with a tilde on top, representing the same shape and the equal sign at the bottom representing the same size.
  • The idea of congruence is used in objects like toys, paper bills, coins, silverware sets, and even in mass production to recognize congruent figures with the same orientation.
  • Properties of triangle congruence include reflexive property (Angle A is congruent to Angle A), symmetric property (If Angle A is congruent to Angle B, then Angle B is congruent to Angle A), and transitive property (If Angle A is congruent to Angle B and Angle B is congruent to Angle C, then Angle A is congruent to Angle C).
  • In triangle congruence, all corresponding parts must be congruent for two triangles to be considered congruent.
  • The sum of the three interior angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees, according to the Triangle Sum Theorem.
  • Included side of a triangle refers to a side where the endpoints are the vertices of two angles, while an included angle is an angle formed by two sides of a triangle.
  • Opposite sides and opposite angles in a triangle refer to the side or angle that is not adjacent to a given side or angle.
  • Correspondence in triangles is indicated by arrowheads, showing how corresponding parts of congruent triangles align.
  • Understanding corresponding angles and sides is crucial in identifying and proving triangle congruence.
  • The video emphasizes the importance of recognizing corresponding parts to establish triangle congruence accurately.

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