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Which congruence postulate states that if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent?
SAS
AAS
SSS
ASA
The SSS postulate (Side-Side-Side) states that if all three pairs of corresponding sides in two triangles are congruent, then the triangles themselves are congruent. This criterion ensures exact superposition of one triangle onto another. It is one of the fundamental triangle congruence postulates taught in geometry. More on SSS.
What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?
Angle-Angle-Side
Side-Angle-Side
Angle-Side-Angle
Side-Side-Angle
ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) requires two pairs of angles and the included side between them to be congruent in two triangles. When those parts match, the triangles are fully determined and thus congruent. ASA is a key postulate for establishing triangle congruence. Learn more about ASA.
In right triangles, which theorem states that if the hypotenuse and one leg of one triangle are congruent to the hypotenuse and one leg of another, the triangles are congruent?
SAS
HL
SSS
ASA
The HL (Hypotenuse-Leg) theorem applies specifically to right triangles. It states that if the hypotenuse and one corresponding leg of two right triangles are congruent, then the triangles are congruent. This is unique to right triangles and uses the right angle implicitly. Details on the HL theorem.
Which of these is NOT a valid triangle congruence criterion?
AAS
AAA
SAS
SSA
AAA (Angle-Angle-Angle) only guarantees that triangles are similar, not congruent, because it doesn't fix the size of the triangle. SSA is also not a general congruence criterion, but AAA is classically listed as insufficient for congruence. AAS and SAS, on the other hand, do guarantee congruence. More on congruence criteria.
Triangles ABC and DEF have AB = DE, ?B = ?E, and BC = EF. Which postulate applies to prove the triangles congruent?
AAS
ASA
SAS
SSS
Here, two sides (AB and BC) and the included angle at B are congruent to corresponding parts in the other triangle; this matches the SAS (Side-Angle-Side) criterion. The angle between the two sides is critical for SAS to apply. Learn about SAS.
Given triangle ABC and triangle DEF, if ?A = ?D, ?B = ?E, and AC = DF, which congruence criterion applies?
AAS
ASA
SSS
SAS
With two angles and a non-included side matching (?A, ?B, and side AC opposite one of those angles), the AAS (Angle-Angle-Side) postulate applies. This is distinct from ASA because the side is not between the two angles. AAS explained.
Which statement describes the use of CPCTC in triangle proofs?
To determine similar triangles only
To calculate the perimeter of congruent triangles
To compare parallel lines in congruent triangles
To show corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent
CPCTC stands for Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent. It is used after establishing triangle congruence to deduce that all corresponding sides and angles are equal. It is a standard step in many geometry proofs. More on CPCTC.
In triangles ABC and DEF, AB = DE, BC = EF, and ?C = ?F. Which of the following is true?
Use ASA to prove congruence
Use HL to prove congruence
The SSA case is ambiguous, so congruence cannot be guaranteed
Use SSS to prove congruence
When only two sides and a non-included angle are given (SSA), the triangle congruence is ambiguous; there can be zero, one, or two possible triangles. SSA is not a valid congruence postulate. SSA and ambiguity.
Triangle ABC has AB = AC, and triangle DEF has DE = DF, with ?BAC = ?EDF = 50°. Which congruence principle applies?
ASA
SAS
SSS
AAS
Here, the two triangles each have two sides equal (AB = AC and DE = DF) with the included angle between those sides equal (50°). This matches the SAS postulate. The angle between the two congruent sides ensures congruence. SAS details.
In the ambiguous SSA case, given side a = 7, side b = 10, and ?A = 30°, how many distinct triangles can be formed?
1
Infinitely many
0
2
For SSA with a = 7, b = 10, A = 30°, compute b·sin(A) = 10·0.5 = 5. Since a (7) is greater than b·sin(A) but less than b (10), two distinct triangles are possible. This illustrates the ambiguous case. SSA ambiguity explained.
Which combination of information is sufficient to prove two right triangles congruent using the HL theorem?
An acute angle and one leg
Two legs
The hypotenuse and one leg
The hypotenuse and one acute angle
The HL (Hypotenuse-Leg) theorem requires exactly the hypotenuse and one corresponding leg to be congruent in each right triangle. This is sufficient because the right angle is already given. HL is specific to right triangles. Right triangles and HL.
In proving triangles congruent in a parallelogram PQRS, which construction helps show ?PQR ? ?SRP?
Connect midpoints of PQ and RS
Draw diagonal PR
Draw diagonal QS
Drop a perpendicular from P to RS
Drawing diagonal PR divides parallelogram PQRS into triangles PQR and SRP. In a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal (PQ = RS, QR = SP) and PR is common. By SAS, ?PQR ? ?SRP. This is a standard parallelogram proof. Parallelogram properties.
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Study Outcomes
Understand Triangle Congruence Postulates -
Learn the fundamental criteria (SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, RHS) that establish when two triangles are congruent.
Identify Congruent Triangles -
Recognize matching sides and angles in various triangle configurations to determine congruence quickly and accurately.
Apply Congruence Criteria to Problems -
Use each postulate in practice problems to prove triangles congruent and solve for missing measurements.
Analyze Geometry Congruent Triangles Tests -
Break down quiz questions on triangle congruence to improve your test-taking strategies and accuracy.
Evaluate Proofs of Triangle Congruence -
Examine and construct logical, step-by-step proofs that demonstrate why two triangles are congruent.
Strengthen Triangle Congruence Quiz Skills -
Engage in targeted practice problems to build confidence and mastery for any triangle congruence quiz or test.
Cheat Sheet
Side-Side-Side (SSS) Postulate -
If three pairs of corresponding sides in two triangles are equal, the triangles are congruent (Euclid's Elements, Book I). Remember the mnemonic "Side-Side-Side sets it free!" - for example, if AB=DE, BC=EF, and AC=DF, then ΔABC≅ΔDEF.
Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Postulate -
The SAS rule says that two sides and the included angle determine triangle congruence (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards). Use "SAS seals the deal" as a memory trick - if AB=DE, ∠B=∠E, and BC=EF, then ΔABC≅ΔDEF.
Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) and Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) Postulates -
ASA requires two angles and the included side to match, while AAS works with two angles and any corresponding side (Khan Academy Geometry). For instance, if ∠A=∠D, AC=DF, and ∠C=∠F, then ΔABC≅ΔDEF in both ASA and AAS frameworks.
Right Triangle Hypotenuse-Leg (RHS) Theorem -
In right triangles, congruence follows if the hypotenuse and one leg are equal (California Mathematics Framework). This "Hyp-Leg" shortcut is perfect for a quiz on triangle congruence - if BC=EF and the right angles at B and E match, then ΔABC≅ΔDEF.
CPCTC (Corresponding Parts are Congruent) -
After proving triangles congruent by SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, or RHS, you can assert all corresponding angles and sides are equal (University-level geometry texts). Use CPCTC in triangle congruence practice problems to justify, for example, that ∠A=∠D or AB=DE once ΔABC≅ΔDEF is established.
