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4.2B and 4.3 Notes. Congruent Triangles and SSS. Definition of Congruent Triangles:. If 3 sides and 3 angles of a triangle are equal, then the triangles are congruent. If ∆ BDF ∆ KCA , then. Corresponding sides are:. Corresponding angles are:. B K. D C. F A.
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4.2B and 4.3 Notes Congruent Triangles and SSS
Definition of Congruent Triangles: If 3 sides and 3 angles of a triangle are equal, then the triangles are congruent
If ∆BDF ∆KCA, then Corresponding sides are: Corresponding angles are: B K D C F A
1. Given GEOFUN, name all corresponding angles and sides. Sides Angles G F E U O N
2. In the diagram, EFGOPQ. Complete the statement. F 110° Q 7km 110° 7km QPO
Side-Side-Side (SSS) Congruence Postulate E F 4cm B C 4cm D A
congruent If 3 sides of one triangle are _____________ to three sides of a second triangle, then the two triangles are ________________. congruent
Decide whether the congruence statement is true. Explain your reasoning. SSS Yes,
Decide whether the congruence statement is true. Explain your reasoning. SSS Yes,
Decide whether the congruence statement is true. Explain your reasoning. SSS Yes,
Given: Prove:∆ABC ∆ADC Statements Reasons 1. 1. Given 2. Given 2. 3. Reflexive Prop. 3. 4. ∆ABC ∆ADC SSS 4.
A D C B Statements Reasons 1. 1. Given Given 2. 2. 3. 3. Def. of Midpt 4. Reflexive Prop. 4. 5. SSS 5. ∆ABD ∆CBD