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Congruent triangles
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If _______________ is congruent to _______________, then the _______________ of
the two triangles correspond in the same order as the letters naming the triangle.
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This correspondence of vertices can be used to name the corresponding congruent
_______________ and _______________ of the two triangles.
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CPCTC
o Stands for:
o Definition:
Ex. 1
Corresponding Congruent Parts
The seat and legs of this stool form two triangles. Suppose the measures, in inches, are QR =
12, RS = 23, QS = 24, RT = 12, TV = 24 AND RV = 23.
a) Name the corresponding congruent angles and sides.
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b) Name the congruent triangles.
Ex. 2
Corresponding Congruent Parts
a) Name the corresponding congruent angles and sides.
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b) Name the congruent triangles.
Ex. 3
Corresponding Congruent Parts
a) Name the corresponding congruent angles and sides.
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b) Name the congruent triangles.
Ex. 4
Corresponding Congruent Parts
a) Name the corresponding congruent angles and sides.
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b) Name the congruent triangles.
Ex. 5
Finding Missing Sides
Given: Triangle QRS  Triangle GHJ, RS = 12, QR = 10, QS = 6, and HJ = 2x – 4.
a) Draw and label a figure to show the congruent triangles.
b) Solve for x.
Ex. 6
Finding Missing Angles
Given: Triangle JKL  Triangle DEF, m  J = 36, m  E = 64, and m  F = 3x + 53.
a) Draw and label a figure to show the congruent triangles.
b) Solve for x.