G.6 - Congruent Triangles

G.6  The student, given information in the form of a figure or statement, will prove two triangles are congruent.

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• I will know that congruence describes a special similarity relationship between objects and is a form of equivalence, and will apply to new situations some techniques for finding solutions.
  

·  Deductive or inductive reasoning is used in mathematical proofs. In this course, deductive reasoning and logic are used in direct proofs. Direct proofs are presented in different formats (typically two-column or paragraph) and employ definitions, postulates, theorems, and algebraic justifications including coordinate methods.

·  Congruence has practical applications in a variety of areas, including art, architecture, and the sciences.

·  Congruence does not depend on the position of the triangles.

·  Congruent triangles are a result of rigid isomorphic transformations.

·  Concepts of logic can demonstrate congruence or similarity.

·  Congruent figures are also similar, but similar figures are not necessarily congruent.

·  Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent.

·  Two triangles can be proven congruent using the following criterion:

­  Side-Angle-Side (SAS);

­  Side-Side-Side (SSS);

­  Angle-Angle-Side (AAS); and

­  Angle-Side-Angle (ASA).

·  Two right triangles can be proven congruent using the criteria
Hypotenuse-Leg (HL).

·  Triangle congruency can be explored using geometric constructions such as an angle congruent to a given angle or a line segment congruent to a given line segment.

·  The construction for the bisector of a given angle can be justified using congruent triangles.

·  The construction for an angle congruent to a given angle can be justified using congruent triangles.

·  The construction of the perpendicular to a given line from a point on the line can be justified using congruent triangles.

The student will use problem solving, mathematical communication, mathematical reasoning, connections, and representations to

·  G.6₃  Use direct proofs to prove two triangles congruent.

·  G.6₁  Prove two triangles congruent given relationships among angles and sides of triangles expressed numerically or algebraically.

·  G.6₂  Prove two triangles congruent given representations in the coordinate plane and using coordinate methods (distance formula and slope formula). 

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