Congruent Triangles
This resource provides essential notes on congruent triangles, focusing on the properties and methods to identify and prove triangle congruence. Students will learn to name and use corresponding parts of congruent triangles and polygons, formulate valid congruence statements, and apply specific theorems like the Third Angles Theorem. Examples and exercises included to reinforce learning, alongside mastery assignments and quiz preparations. Suitable for students looking to enhance their understanding of geometry concepts related to congruence.
Congruent Triangles
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Congruent Triangles Notes 17 – Section 4.3
Essential Learnings • Students will understand and be able to name and use corresponding parts of congruent triangles. • Students will be able to prove congruence of triangles.
Congruent Polygons • Two polygons are congruent if and only if their corresponding parts are congruent. Corresponding Angles A J B K C L Corresponding Sides AB JK BC KL AC JL Congruence Statement ABC JKL B J C A L K
Congruence Statements • Valid congruence statements for congruent polygons list corresponding vertices in the same order. Valid Statement:ABC JKL Not a Valid Statement: ACB LJK
Example 1 Show that the polygons are congruent by identifying congruent corresponding parts. Then write a congruence statement. Congruence Statement: ABC ≅ ________ Z A X Y C B
Example 2 Show that the polygons are congruent by identifying congruent corresponding parts. Then write a congruence statement. Congruence Statement: Polygons _______ ≅ ________ A B Y Z D C X W
Third Angles Theorem • If two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of a second triangle, then the third angles of the triangles are congruent. C A E B D F
Properties of Triangle Congruence • Reflexive Property: ABC ABC • Symmetric Property: If ABC JKL, then JKL ABC • Transitive Property: If ABC JKL and JKL RST , then ABC RST
Example 3 Polygon LOVE polygon MATH. Find each variable. mL=8x+48, mE=15z, OV=3y, EV=3w+5, mH=12z+15, mM=15x+20, AT=18, TH=4w+2 L T H O E A V M
Example 3 cont. Polygon LOVE polygon MATH. Find each variable. mL=8x+48, mE=15z, OV=3y, EV=3w+5, mH=12z+15, mT=15x+20, AT=18, TH=4w+2 L T H O E A V M
Example 4 Draw and label a figure to represent the congruent triangles. Then find x and y. LMN RST, mL=49, mM=10y, mS=70, mT=4x+9
Assignment Pages 257-259: 9, 11, 13-16, 19, 29 Mastery Assignment Due at the end of ICE tomorrow! Quiz on Friday! Math’s Mate 2-1 Unit Study Guide 3