Proving Triangle Congruence

Proving Triangle Congruence

10th Grade · Math · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can prove triangle congruence using SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS.

  • 1

    The five triangle congruence theorems are: Side-Side-Side (SSS), Side-Angle-Side (SAS), Angle-Side-Angle (ASA), Angle-Angle-Side (AAS), and Hypotenuse-Leg (HL).

  • 2

    The Side-Angle-Side (SAS) theorem requires that the congruent angle be in between the two congruent sides.

  • 3

    The Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) Theorem differs from Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) because the congruent angles are consecutive, meaning one after the other, with the congruent side next to them, not in between.