Math 2 Honors - Unit 7 Lesson 8 Exam Review

Flashcards based on Math 2 Honors Chapter Review - Unit 7 Lesson 8

What does congruency mean?

Matchy!

How can you identify corresponding parts of congruent triangles?

By visualizing the figures placed on top of each other.

Name the theorems or postulates used to prove triangles congruent.

SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, HL

What is a key property of isosceles triangles?

The base angles are congruent.

True or False: All equilateral triangles are equiangular.

True

True or False: All equiangular triangles are equilateral.

True

What must you always do when you name congruent polygons?

List corresponding vertices in the same order.

If (\triangle LMN \cong \triangle QRS), which angle is congruent to (\angle L)?

(\angle Q)

If (\triangle LMN \cong \triangle QRS), which side is congruent to (\overline{MN})?

(\overline{RS})

In (\triangle HFD), what angle is included between (\overline{DH}) and (\overline{DF})?

(\angle D)

In (\triangle OMR), what side is included between (\angle M) and (\angle R)?

(\overline{MR})

What does CPCTC stand for?

Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent

When can you use the Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) Theorem?

Only for right triangles.

What should you look for when proving overlapping triangles are congruent?

Common or shared sides and angles.