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Congruence of
Line Segments, Angles,
and Triangles
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Geometry
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Postulates of
Lines, Line Segments,
and Angles
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Postulates of Lines, Line Segments, and Angles
A line segment can be extended to any length in
either direction
We can choose some point of AB that is not a point
of AB to form a line segment of any length
A
B
D
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Postulates of Lines, Line Segments, and Angles
Through two given points, one and only one line
can be drawn, i.e., two points determine a line
Through given points A and B, one and only one
line can be drawn
A
B
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ERHS Math Geometry
Postulates of Lines, Line Segments, and Angles
Two lines cannot intersect in more than one point
AMB and CMD intersect at M and cannot intersect
at any other point
C
M
B
A
D
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ERHS Math Geometry
Postulates of Lines, Line Segments, and Angles
One and only one circle can be drawn with any given point as
center and the length of any given segment as a radius
Only one circle can be drawn that has point O as its center
and a radius equal in length to segment r
O
r
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ERHS Math Geometry
Postulates of Lines, Line Segments, and Angles
At a given point on a given line, one and only one
perpendicular can be drawn to the line
At point P on APB, exactly one line, PD, can be
drawn perpendicular to APB and no other line
through P is perpendicular to APB
D
P
A
B
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ERHS Math Geometry
Postulates of Lines, Line Segments, and Angles
From a given point not on a given line, one and
only one perpendicular can be drawn to the line
From point D not on AB, exactly one line DP, can
be drawn perpendicular to AB and no other
linefrom D is perpendicular to AB.
D
P
A
B
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ERHS Math Geometry
Postulates of Lines, Line Segments, and Angles
Distance Postulate - For any two distinct points,
there is only one positive real number that is
the length of the line segment joining the two
points
For any distinct points A and B, there is only one
positive real number, represented by AB, that is
the length of AB
A
B
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ERHS Math Geometry
Postulates of Lines, Line Segments, and Angles
The shortest distance between two points is the
length of the line segment joining these two
points
The measure of the shortest path from A to B is the
distance AB
B
A
C
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ERHS Math Geometry
Postulates of Lines, Line Segments, and Angles
A line segment has one and only one midpoint
AB has a midpoint, point P, and no other point is a
midpoint of AB
A
P
B
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ERHS Math Geometry
Postulates of Lines, Line Segments, and Angles
An angle has one and only one bisector
Angle ABC has one bisector, BD, and no other ray
bisects ABC
A
D
B
C
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ERHS Math Geometry
Conditional Statements
and Proof
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ERHS Math Geometry
Conditionals and Proof
When the information needed for a proof is
presented in a conditional statement, we
use the information in the hypothesis to
form a given statement, and the information
in the conclusion to form a prove statement
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ERHS Math Geometry
Rewrite the Conditionals for Proof
If a ray bisects a straight angle, it is
perpendicular to the line determined by the
straight angle
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Rewrite the Conditionals for Proof
If a ray bisects a straight angle, it is
perpendicular to the line determined by the
straight angle
Given: ABC is an straight angle and BD bisects
ABC
D
Prove: BD  AC
A
B
C
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ERHS Math Geometry
Rewrite the Conditionals for Proof
If a triangle is equilateral, then the measures of
the sides are equal
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Rewrite the Conditionals for Proof
If a triangle is equilateral, then the measures of
the sides are equal
A
Given: ΔABC is equilateral
Prove: AB = BC = CA
C
B
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ERHS Math Geometry
Using Postulates and
Definitions in Proofs
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ERHS Math Geometry
Two Column Proof Example
Given: DR is the bisector of ADC, 3
C
≅ 1 and 4 ≅ 2.
B
Proof:
Statements
3
4
Prove: 3 ≅ 4
R
1
D
2
A
Reasons
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ERHS Math Geometry
Two Column Proof Example
Given: DR is the bisector of ADC, 3
C
≅ 1 and 4 ≅ 2.
B
Proof:
Statements
1.DR is the bisector of ABC.
3 ≅ 1 and 4 ≅ 2
3
4
Prove: 3 ≅ 4
R
1
D
2
A
Reasons
1. Given.
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Two Column Proof Example
Given: DR is the bisector of ADC, 3
C
≅ 1 and 4 ≅ 2.
3
4
Prove: 3 ≅ 4
B
Proof:
Statements
R
1
D
2
A
Reasons
1.DR is the bisector of ABC.
3 ≅ 1 and 4 ≅ 2
1. Given.
2.1 ≅ 2
2. Definition of angle bisector.
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ERHS Math Geometry
Two Column Proof Example
Given: DR is the bisector of ADC, 3
C
≅ 1 and 4 ≅ 2.
3
4
Prove: 3 ≅ 4
B
Proof:
Statements
R
1
D
2
A
Reasons
1.DR is the bisector of ABC.
3 ≅ 1 and 4 ≅ 2
1. Given.
2.
1 ≅ 2
2. Definition of angle bisector.
3.
3 ≅ 4
3. Substitution postulate.
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ERHS Math Geometry
Two Column Proof Exercise
Given: M is the midpoint of AB.
M
A
B
Prove: AM = ½ AB and MB = ½ AB
Proof:
Statements
Reasons
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ERHS Math Geometry
Two Column Proof Exercise
Given: M is the midpoint of AB.
M
A
B
Prove: AM = ½ AB and MB = ½ AB
Proof:
Statements
1.M is the midpoint of AB.
Reasons
1. Given.
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ERHS Math Geometry
Two Column Proof Exercise
Given: M is the midpoint of AB.
M
A
B
Prove: AM = ½ AB and MB = ½ AB
Proof:
Statements
1.M is the midpoint of AB.
2.AM
≅ MB
Reasons
1. Given.
2. Definition of midpoint.
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ERHS Math Geometry
Two Column Proof Exercise
Given: M is the midpoint of AB.
M
A
B
Prove: AM = ½ AB and MB = ½ AB
Proof:
Statements
1.M is the midpoint of AB.
2.AM
≅ MB
3.AM = MB
Reasons
1. Given.
2. Definition of midpoint.
3. Definition of congruent segments.
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ERHS Math Geometry
Two Column Proof Exercise
Given: M is the midpoint of AB.
M
A
B
Prove: AM = ½ AB and MB = ½ AB
Proof:
Statements
1.M is the midpoint of AB.
2.AM
≅ MB
Reasons
1. Given.
2. Definition of midpoint.
3.AM = MB
3. Definition of congruent segments.
4.AM + MB = AB
4. Partition postulate.
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ERHS Math Geometry
Two Column Proof Exercise
Given: M is the midpoint of AB.
M
A
B
Prove: AM = ½ AB and MB = ½ AB
Proof:
Statements
1.M is the midpoint of AB.
2.AM
≅ MB
Reasons
1. Given.
2. Definition of midpoint.
3.AM = MB
3. Definition of congruent segments.
4.AM + MB = AB
4. Partition postulate.
5.2AM = AB and 2 MB = AB
5. Substitution postulate.
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ERHS Math Geometry
Two Column Proof Exercise
Given: M is the midpoint of AB.
M
A
B
Prove: AM = ½ AB and MB = ½ AB
Proof:
Statements
1.M is the midpoint of AB.
2.AM
≅ MB
Reasons
1. Given.
2. Definition of midpoint.
3.AM = MB
3. Definition of congruent segments.
4.AM + MB = AB
4. Partition postulate.
5.2AM = AB and 2 MB = AB
5. Substitution postulate.
6.AM = ½ AB and MB = ½ AB 6. Division postulate.
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ERHS Math Geometry
Angles & Angle Pairs
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ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Angles
Congruent angles are angles that have the same
measure
~ ABC
DOE =
m DOE = m ABC
D
O
A
E
B
C
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ERHS Math Geometry
Right Angles
Perpendicular lines are two lines that intersect to
form right angles
AB  CD
A
O
C
D
B
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ERHS Math Geometry
Adjacent Angles
Adjacent angles are two angles in the same plane
that have a common vertex and a common side
but do not have any interior points in common
AOC and COD
A
C
O
D
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ERHS Math Geometry
Vertical Angles
Vertical angles are two angles in which the sides of
one angle are opposite rays to the sides of the
second angle
AOC and BOD
AOB and COD
A
C
O
B
D
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ERHS Math Geometry
Complementary Angles
Complementary angles are two angles the sum of
whose degree measure is 90
AOB and BOC
AOB and RST
A
O
A
B
O
C
B
S
R
T
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ERHS Math Geometry
Supplementary Angles
Supplementary angles are two angles the sum of
whose degree measure is 180
AOB and BOC
AOB and RST
B
B
A
O
A
O
S
R
T
C
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ERHS Math Geometry
Linear Pair
A linear pair of angles are two adjacent angles
whose sum is a straight angle
AOB and BOC
B
A
O
C
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorems of
Congruent Angle Pairs
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Theorems of Angle Pairs
Linear pair
Right Angles
Complementary Angles
Supplementary Angles
Vertical Angles
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Linear Pair
If two angles form a linear pair, then these angles are
supplementary
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Linear Pair
If two angles form a linear pair, then these angles are
supplementary
Draw a diagram like the one below
Given:
1 and 2 are linear pair
Prove:
1 and 2 are supplementary
1
2
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Theorem - Linear Pair
1
Statements
2
Reasons
1. 1 and 2 are linear pair
1. Given
2. m1 + m2 = 180
2. Definition of linear pair
3. 1 and 2 are supplementary
3. Definition of supplementary
angles
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Right Angles
If two angles are right angles, then these angles are
congruent
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Right Angles
If two angles are right angles, then these angles are
congruent
Draw a diagram like the one below
Given:
1 and 2 are right angles
~ 2
Prove:
1 =
1
2
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Right Angles
1
Statements
2
Reasons
1. 1 and 2 are right angles
1. Given
2. m1 = 90; m2 = 90
2. Definition of right angle
3. m1 = m2
3. Substitution postulate
4. 1 ~
= 2
4. Definition of congruent angles
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Complementary Angles
If two angles are complementary to the same angle,
then these angles are congruent
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Complementary Angles
If two angles are complementary to the same angle,
then these angles are congruent
Draw a diagram like the one below
Given:
1 and 2 are complementary
3 and 2 are complementary
Prove:
1 ~= 3
1
2
3
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Complementary Angles
1
2
Statements
1. 1 and 2 are complementary
3 and 2 are complementary
2. m1 + m2 = 90
m3 + m2 = 90
3. m1 + m2 = m3 + m2
4. m2 = m2
5. m1 = m3
~ 3
6. 1 =
3
Reasons
1. Given
2. Definition of complementary
angles
3. Substitution postulate
4. Reflexive property
5. Subtraction postulate
6. Definition of congruent angles
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Supplementary Angles
If two angles are supplementary to the same angle,
then these angles are congruent
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Supplementary Angles
If two angles are supplementary to the same angle,
then these angles are congruent
Draw a diagram like the one below
Given:
1 and 2 are supplementary
3 and 2 are supplementary
~ 3
Prove:
1 =
2
1
3
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Supplementary Angles
2
1
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Statements
1 and 2 are supplementary
3 and 2 are supplementary
m1 + m2 = 180
m3 + m2 = 180
m1 + m2 = m3 + m2
m2 = m2
m1 = m3
~ 3
1 =
3
Reasons
1. Given
2. Definition of supplementary
angles
3. Substitution postulate
4. Reflexive property
5. Subtraction postulate
6. Definition of congruent angles
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Vertical Angles
If two angles are vertical angles, then these angles are
congruent
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Vertical Angles
If two angles are vertical angles, then these angles are
congruent
Draw a diagram like the one below
Given:
1 and 3 are vertical angles
~
Prove:
1 =
3
2
3
1
4
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2
Theorem - Vertical Angles
3
1
4
Statements
1. 1 and 3 are vertical angles
2. 1 and 2 are linear pair
3 and 2 are linear pair
3. m1 + m2 = 180
m3 + m2 = 180
4. m1 + m2 = m3 + m2
5. m2 = m2
6. m1 = m3
~ 3
7. 1 =
Reasons
1. Given
2. Definition of vertical angle
3. Definition of linear pair
4.
5.
6.
7.
Substitution postulate
Reflexive property
Subtraction postulate
Definition of congruent angles
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorems of Angle Pairs Review
Linear pair
Right Angles
Complementary Angles
Supplementary Angles
Vertical Angles
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ERHS Math Geometry
Exercise: Theorems of
Congruent Angle Pairs
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Theorem - Complementary Angles
If two angles are congruent, then their complements
are congruent
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Supplementary Angles
If two angles are congruent, then their supplements are
congruent
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ERHS Math Geometry
Theorem - Right Angles
If two lines intersect to form congruent angles, then
they are perpendicular
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ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Polygons &
Congruent Triangles
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ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Polygons
Polygons are congruent if and only if there is a one-toone correspondence between their vertices such
that all corresponding sides and corresponding
angles are congruent
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Congruent Polygons
Corresponding parts of congruent polygons are congruent
ABCD ≅ WXYZ
AB ≅ WX
A = W
B = X
C = Y
D = Z
BC ≅ XY
CD ≅ YZ
DA ≅ ZW
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Congruent Polygons
The polygons will have the same shape and size, but
one may be a rotated, or be the mirror image of the
other
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Congruent Triangles
Two triangles are congruent if the vertices of one
triangle can be matched with the vertices of the
other triangle such that corresponding angles are
congruent and the corresponding sides are
congruent
B
A
Y
C
Z
X
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ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are
congruent
Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are equal in
measure
B
A
Y
C
Z
X
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ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Corresponding Sides
Corresponding Angles
A ≅ X
B ≅ Y
C ≅ Z
mA = mX
mB = mY
mC = mZ
AB ≅ XY
BC ≅ YZ
CA ≅ ZX
AB = XY
BC = YZ
CA = ZX
B
∆ ABC ≅ ∆ XYZ
Y
A
C
X
Z
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ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Congruence can be represented by more than one
way, as long as the corresponding vertices in the
same order
B
A
∆ ABC ≅ ∆ XYZ
∆ BAC ≅ ∆ YXZ
∆ CAB ≅ ∆ ZXY
C
Z
Y
X
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ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles – Exercise
Congruence can be represented by more than one
way, as long as the corresponding vertices in the
same order
If ∆ OPQ  ∆ DEF
∆ POQ 
∆ FED 
∆ OQP 
∆ EFD 
∆ QOP 
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ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles – Exercise
Congruence can be represented by more than one
way, as long as the corresponding vertices in the
same order
If ∆ OPQ  ∆ DEF
∆ POQ  ∆ EDF
∆ FED 
∆ OQP 
∆ EFD 
∆ QOP 
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ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles – Exercise
Congruence can be represented by more than one
way, as long as the corresponding vertices in the
same order
If ∆ OPQ  ∆ DEF
∆ POQ  ∆ EDF
∆ FED  ∆ QPO
∆ OQP 
∆ EFD 
∆ QOP 
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ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles – Exercise
Congruence can be represented by more than one
way, as long as the corresponding vertices in the
same order
If ∆ OPQ  ∆ DEF
∆ POQ  ∆ EDF
∆ FED  ∆ QPO
∆ OQP  ∆ DFE
∆ EFD 
∆ QOP 
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ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles – Exercise
Congruence can be represented by more than one
way, as long as the corresponding vertices in the
same order
If ∆ OPQ  ∆ DEF
∆ POQ  ∆ EDF
∆ FED  ∆ QPO
∆ OQP  ∆ DFE
∆ EFD  ∆ PQO
∆ QOP 
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ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles – Exercise
Congruence can be represented by more than one
way, as long as the corresponding vertices in the
same order
If ∆ OPQ  ∆ DEF
∆ POQ  ∆ EDF
∆ FED  ∆ QPO
∆ OQP  ∆ DFE
∆ EFD  ∆ PQO
∆ QOP  ∆ FDE
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ERHS Math Geometry
Equivalence Relation of
Congruence
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Reflexive Property
Any geometric figure is congruent to itself
B
A
∆ ABC ≅ ∆ ABC
C
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Symmetric Property
A congruence may be expressed in either order
B
A
If
∆ ABC ≅ ∆ XYZ
then ∆ XYZ ≅ ∆ ABC
C
Z
Y
X
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Transitive Property
Two geometric figures congruent to the same
geometric figure are congruent to each other
B
A
If
∆ ABC ≅ ∆ RST
and ∆ RST ≅ ∆ XYZ
then ∆ ABC ≅ ∆ XYZ
C
S
R
Y
Z
X
T
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ERHS Math Geometry
Postulates that Prove
Triangles Congruent
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Postulates that Prove
Triangles Congruent
Side-Side-Side Congruence (SSS)
Side-Angle-Side Congruence (SAS)
Angle-Side-Angle Congruence (ASA)
Angle-Angle-Side Congruence (AAS)
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Side-Side-Side Congruence (SSS)
If the three sides of one triangle are congruent,
respectively, to the three sides of a second
triangle, then two triangles are congruent
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Side-Angle-Side Congruence (SAS)
If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are
congruent, respectively, to the ones of another
triangle, then two triangles are congruent
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Angle-Side-Angle Congruence (ASA)
If two angles and the included side of one triangle are
congruent, respectively, to the ones of another
triangle, then two triangles are congruent
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Angle-Angle-Side Congruence (AAS)
If two of corresponding angles and a not-included side
are congruent, respectively, to the ones of another
triangle, then the triangles are congruent
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Side-Side-Angle Case (SSA)
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Side-Side-Angle Case (SSA)
The condition does not guarantee congruence,
because it is possible to have two incongruent
triangles. This is known as the ambiguous case
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Angle-Angle-Angle Case (AAA)
The AAA says nothing about the size of the two
triangles and hence shows only similarity and not
congruence
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Postulates that Prove
Triangles Congruent
Side-Side-Side Congruence (SSS)
Side-Angle-Side Congruence (SAS)
Angle-Side-Angle Congruence (ASA)
Angle-Angle-Side Congruence (AAS)
Side-Side-Angle Congruence (SSA)
Angle-Angle-Angle Congruence (AAA)
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Identify the Postulate
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Postulate for Proving Congruence
Given A ≅ X, B ≅ Y and AB ≅ XY
Prove ∆ ABC ≅ ∆ XYZ
B
A
Y
X
C
Z
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Postulate for Proving Congruence
Given A ≅ X, B ≅ Y and AB ≅ XY
Prove ∆ ABC ≅ ∆ XYZ
ASA
B
A
Y
X
C
Z
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Postulate for Proving Congruence
Given O is the midpoint of AX and BY
Prove ∆ ABO ≅ ∆ XYO
A
B
Y
O
X
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ERHS Math Geometry
Postulate for Proving Congruence
Given O is the midpoint of AX and BY
Prove ∆ ABO ≅ ∆ XYO
SAS
A
B
Y
O
X
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ERHS Math Geometry
Postulate for Proving Congruence
Given CA is an angle bisector of DCB, and B ≅ D
Prove ∆ ACD = ∆ ACB
D
A
C
B
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Postulate for Proving Congruence
Given CA is an angle bisector of DCB, and B ≅ D
Prove ∆ ACD = ∆ ACB
AAS
D
A
C
B
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Postulate for Proving Congruence
Given ∆ ABC is an isosceles triangle and BD is the
median
Prove ∆ ABD ≅ ∆ CBD
B
A
D
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Postulate for Proving Congruence
Given ∆ ABC is an isosceles triangle and BD is the
median
Prove ∆ ABD ≅ ∆ CBD
SSS
B
A
D
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Postulate for Proving Congruence
Given DE ≅ AE, BE ≅ CE, and 1 ≅ 2
Prove ∆ DBC ≅ ∆ ACB
A
D
E
B
1
2
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Postulate for Proving Congruence
Given DE ≅ AE, BE ≅ CE, and 1 ≅ 2
Prove ∆ DBC ≅ ∆ ACB
A
D
SAS
E
B
1
2
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Identify Congruent Triangles
& the Postulate
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: AB  XY, BC  YZ, and B  Y
Prove:
A
B
Z
Y
C
X
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: AB  XY, BC  YZ, and B  Y
Prove: ∆ ABC  ∆ XYZ
A
B
Z
Y
C
X
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: AB  XY, BC  YZ, and B  Y
Prove: ∆ ABC  ∆ XYZ
A
Z
Y
SAS
B
C
X
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: AB  AC, and BD  CD
Prove:
A
B
D
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: AB  AC, and BD  CD
Prove: ∆ ABD  ∆ ACD
A
B
D
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: AB  AC, and BD  CD
Prove: ∆ ABD  ∆ ACD
A
SSS
B
D
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: AO  XO, and BO  YO
Prove:
A
B
Y
O
X
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: AO  XO, and BO  YO
Prove: ∆ AOB  ∆ XOY
A
B
Y
O
X
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: AO  XO, and BO  YO
Prove: ∆ AOB  ∆ XOY
A
SAS
B
Y
O
X
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: D  B , and DAC  BAC
Prove:
D
A
C
B
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: D  B , and DAC  BAC
Prove: ∆ ABC  ∆ ADC
D
A
C
B
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: D  B , and DAC  BAC
Prove: ∆ ABC  ∆ ADC
D
AAS
A
C
B
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: B  C , and AB  AC
Prove:
B
E
D
A
F
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: B  C , and AB  AC
Prove: ∆ ABF  ∆ ACE
B
E
D
A
F
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: B  C , and AB  AC
Prove: ∆ ABF  ∆ ACE
B
E
ASA
D
A
F
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Two-Column Proof of
Congruent Triangles
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Prove Congruent Triangles
Given: AB  AC, and BD  CD
Prove: ∆ ABD  ∆ ACD
A
B
D
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Prove Congruent Triangles
Given: AB  AC, and BD  CD
Prove: ∆ ABD  ∆ ACD
A
B
D
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
B
Statements
D
C
Reasons
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
B
Statements
1. AB  AC, and BD  CD
D
C
Reasons
1. Given
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
B
Statements
D
C
Reasons
1. AB  AC, and BD  CD
1. Given
2. AD  AD
2. Reflexive property
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
B
Statements
D
C
Reasons
1. AB  AC, and BD  CD
1. Given
2. AD  AD
2. Reflexive property
3. ∆ ABD  ∆ ACD
3. SSS
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: B  C , and AB  AC
Prove: ∆ ABF  ∆ ACE
B
E
D
A
F
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: B  C , and AB  AC
Prove: ∆ ABF  ∆ ACE
B
E
D
A
F
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
B
Prove Congruent Triangles
E
D
A
F
Statements
C
Reasons
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
B
Prove Congruent Triangles
E
D
A
F
Statements
1.
B  C , and AB  AC
C
Reasons
1. Given
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
B
Prove Congruent Triangles
E
D
A
F
Statements
C
Reasons
1.
B  C , and AB  AC
1. Given
2.
A  A
2. Reflexive property
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
B
Prove Congruent Triangles
E
D
A
F
Statements
C
Reasons
1.
B  C , and AB  AC
1. Given
2.
A  A
2. Reflexive property
3.
∆ ABF  ∆ ACE
3. ASA
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Prove Congruent Triangles
Given: ∆ ABC, AD is the bisector of BC, and AD  BC
Prove: ∆ ABD  ∆ ACD
A
B
D
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Prove Congruent Triangles
Given: ∆ ABC, AD is the bisector of BC, and AD  BC
Prove: ∆ ABD  ∆ ACD
A
B
D
C
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
B
Statements
D
C
Reasons
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
B
Statements
1.
∆ ABC, AD is the bisector of BC,
and AD
D
C
Reasons
1. Given
BC
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
B
Statements
D
C
Reasons
1.
∆ ABC, AD is the bisector of BC,
1. Given
2.
and AD
AD  AD
2. Reflexive property
BC
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
B
Statements
D
C
Reasons
1.
∆ ABC, AD is the bisector of BC,
1. Given
2.
and AD
AD  AD
2. Reflexive property
3.
D is the midpoint of BC
BC
3. Definition of segment bisector
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
B
Statements
D
C
Reasons
1.
∆ ABC, AD is the bisector of BC,
1. Given
2.
and AD
AD  AD
2. Reflexive property
3.
4.
D is the midpoint of BC
BD  DC
BC
3. Definition of segment bisector
4. Definition of midpoint
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
B
Statements
D
C
Reasons
1.
∆ ABC, AD is the bisector of BC,
1. Given
2.
and AD
AD  AD
2. Reflexive property
3.
4.
D is the midpoint of BC
BD  DC
3. Definition of segment bisector
4. Definition of midpoint
5.
ADB and ADC are right
5. Definition of perpendicular
angles
BC
lines
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
B
Statements
D
C
Reasons
1.
∆ ABC, AD is the bisector of BC,
1. Given
2.
and AD
AD  AD
2. Reflexive property
3.
4.
D is the midpoint of BC
BD  DC
3. Definition of segment bisector
4. Definition of midpoint
5.
ADB and ADC are right
5. Definition of perpendicular
6.
angles
ADB  ADC
lines
6. Right angles are congruent
BC
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
B
Statements
D
C
Reasons
1.
∆ ABC, AD is the bisector of BC,
1. Given
2.
and AD
AD  AD
2. Reflexive property
3.
4.
D is the midpoint of BC
BD  DC
3. Definition of segment bisector
4. Definition of midpoint
5.
ADB and ADC are right
5. Definition of perpendicular
6.
7.
angles
ADB  ADC
∆ ABD  ∆ ACD
lines
6. Right angles are congruent
7. SAS
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
BC
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: O is the midpoint of AX, and B  Y
Prove: ∆ AOB  ∆ XOY
A
B
Y
O
X
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Given: O is the midpoint of AX, and B  Y
Prove: ∆ AOB  ∆ XOY
A
B
Y
O
X
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
O
B
Statements
Y
X
Reasons
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
O
B
Statements
1.
O is the midpoint of AX, and
B  Y
Y
X
Reasons
1. Given
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
O
B
Statements
1.
2.
O is the midpoint of AX, and
B  Y
AO  XO
Y
X
Reasons
1. Given
2. Definition of midpoint
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
O
B
Statements
Y
X
Reasons
1. Given
2.
O is the midpoint of AX, and
B  Y
AO  XO
3.
AOB  XOY
3. Vertical angle theorem
1.
2. Definition of midpoint
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
A
Prove Congruent Triangles
O
B
Statements
Y
X
Reasons
1. Given
2.
O is the midpoint of AX, and
B  Y
AO  XO
3.
4.
AOB  XOY
∆ AOB  ∆ XOY
3. Vertical angle theorem
4. AAS
1.
2. Definition of midpoint
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
Q&A
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
ERHS Math Geometry
The End
Mr. Chin-Sung Lin
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