Triangle Congruence Criteria
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What does the SSS Postulate state?

  • Two triangles are congruent if all three sides have equal lengths. (correct)
  • Two triangles are congruent if two sides and the angle between them are congruent in each triangle.
  • Two right triangles are congruent if their hypotenuse and leg are equal.
  • If two triangles are congruent, their corresponding parts will be congruent.
  • Which postulate states that two triangles are congruent if two angles and the included side are congruent in each triangle?

  • HL Theorem
  • CPCTC
  • ASA Postulate (correct)
  • AAS Theorem
  • What does CPCTC stand for in geometry?

  • Concurrent Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent
  • Circumscribed Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent
  • Certain Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent
  • Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent (correct)
  • Which theorem is not a postulate but a theorem?

    <p>AAS Theorem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If two triangles have the same corresponding parts (angles and sides), what can be concluded?

    <p>They are congruent triangles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SAS Postulate used for in geometry?

    <p>To prove the congruence of any two triangles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criterion involves proving two triangles are congruent by showing that they have equal corresponding sides and angles?

    <p><strong>CPCTC</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the ASA Postulate and AAS Theorem?

    <p>The ASA Postulate requires two angles, while the AAS Theorem requires three angles to be congruent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which postulate considers the equality of two angles and a non-included side?

    <p>AAS Theorem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If two triangles have all three sides equal in length, what criterion can be used to prove their congruence?

    <p>SSS Postilate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Triangle Congruence: Key Criteria

    Understanding how to prove two triangles are congruent is essential in geometry. The congruence of triangles is based on their corresponding sides and angles being equal. There are various criteria to determine congruence, each offering a different perspective on the equivalence of triangles.

    Side-Side-Side (SSS) Postulate

    Two triangles are congruent if all three sides have equal lengths. The SSS postulate is the most straightforward method to prove congruence.

    Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Postulate

    Two triangles are congruent if two sides and the angle between them are congruent in each triangle.

    Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) Postulate

    Two triangles are congruent if two angles and the included side are congruent in each triangle.

    Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) Theorem

    Two triangles are congruent if two angles and a non-included side are congruent in each triangle. Note that this is not a postulate but a theorem.

    Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) Theorem for Right Triangles

    Two right triangles are congruent if their hypotenuse and leg are equal.

    Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent (CPCTC)

    If two triangles are congruent, their corresponding parts (angles and sides) will be congruent.

    Congruence Does Not Depend on Angle Order

    When proving congruence using the ASA, SAS, or AAS criteria, the order of the vertices is not important.

    Congruence is Not Proven by AAA, SAA, or HL Alone

    Two triangles cannot be proven congruent using only the angle measures (AAA), side opposite an angle (SAA), or hypotenuse and an angle in a right triangle (HL) criteria alone.

    Equivalent Conditions for Right Triangles

    For right triangles, the HL, LL, and AL criteria are equivalent to each other.

    Congruence Does Not Depend on Drawing Scale

    The congruence of triangles is not dependent on the scale of the drawing.

    By understanding these criteria, you'll be able to prove the congruence of triangles in various geometrical situations.

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    Learn about the key criteria for proving triangle congruence, including SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, HL, CPCTC, and more. Explore how corresponding sides and angles determine the equivalence of triangles, regardless of the drawing scale or angle order.

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