Congruent triangles (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Congruent triangles
Congruent triangles
Triangles that are exactly the same shape and size
Conditions needed to prove congruence
Conditions needed to prove congruence
One of four specific conditions
SSS congruence condition
SSS congruence condition
All three corresponding sides equal
AAS congruence condition
AAS congruence condition
Two angles and one corresponding side equal
SAS congruence condition
SAS congruence condition
Two sides and the included angle between them equal
What must the angle be in SAS?
What must the angle be in SAS?
The included angle between the two sides
RHS congruence condition
RHS congruence condition
Right angle, equal hypotenuses, one other side equal
Which triangles does RHS apply to?
Which triangles does RHS apply to?
Right-angled triangles only
What is the hypotenuse?
What is the hypotenuse?
Longest side opposite the right angle ()
4 steps to prove congruence
4 steps to prove congruence
Identify → State → Name → Conclude
Common sides in triangles
Common sides in triangles
Shared sides are equal in both triangles
