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Chapter 4. Congruent Triangles. Sec . 4 – 1 Congruent Figures. Objective: 1) To recognize figures & their corresponding parts. Congruent Polygons. Are the same size and the same shape. Fit exactly on top of each other Have corresponding parts: Matching sides and s.
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Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles
Sec. 4 – 1Congruent Figures Objective: 1) To recognize figures & their corresponding parts
Congruent Polygons • Are the same size and the same shape. • Fit exactly on top of each other • Have corresponding parts: • Matching sides and s
Naming Polygons • List corresponding vertices in the same order. • Order Matters!! C B U T AB ED B D A WU RS U S W A W R S E D
Example: ΔWYS ΔMKV • mW = 25 • mY = 55 • Find mV K Y 55 M V 25 W 100 S
Example 2: Congruence Statement Finish the following congruence statement: ΔJKL Δ_ _ _ M J ΔJKL ΔNML L K N
Theorem 4.1: • If two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another, then the third angles are congruent
Angles: A QB TC J Sides: AB QT BC TJ AC QJ Congruent Figures List the corresponding vertices in the same order. List the corresponding sides in the same order. 4-1
Congruent Figures XYZKLM, mY = 67, and mM = 48. Find mX. Use the Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem and the definition of congruent polygons to find mX. mX + mY + mZ = 180 Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem mZ = mMCorresponding angles of congruent triangles that are congruent mZ = 48 Substitute 48 for mM. mX + 67 + 48 = 180 Substitute. mX + 115 = 180 Simplify. mX = 65 Subtract 115 from each side.
If ABCCDE, then BACDCE. The diagram above shows BACDEC, not DCE. Corresponding angles are not necessarily congruent, therefore you cannot conclude that ABCCDE. Congruent Figures Can you conclude that ABCCDE in the figure below? List corresponding vertices in the same order. 4-1
Congruent Polygons • Congruent polygons have congruent corresponding parts Name all corresponding parts.
4.2 – Proving Triangles Congruent Using SSS and SAS HW : Objectives:
Side Included Angle Side
Side-Side-Side Postulate (SSS) If the three sides of one triangle are congruent to the three sides of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.
Does the diagram give enough information to show that the triangles are congruent? Explain. Example 1 Use the SSS Congruence Postulate SOLUTION From the diagram you know that HJ LJ and HK LK. By the Reflexive Property, you know that JK JK. Yes, enough information is given. Because corresponding sides are congruent, you can use the SSS Congruence Postulate to conclude that ∆HJK ∆LJK. ANSWER
Side-Angle-Side Postulate (SAS) If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the included angle of another, then the two triangles are congruent.
a. b. Example 2 Use the SAS Congruence Postulate Does the diagram give enough information to use the SAS Congruence Postulate? Explain your reasoning. SOLUTION From the diagram you know that AB CB and DB DB. a. The angle included between AB and DB is ABD. The angle included between CB and DB is CBD. Because the included angles are congruent, you can use the SAS Congruence Postulate to conclude that ∆ABD ∆CBD.
Example 2 Use the SAS Congruence Postulate b. You know that GF GH and GE GE. However, the congruent angles are not included between the congruent sides, so you cannot use the SAS Congruence Postulate.
Angle-Side-Angle Congruence Postulate 4-3
Angle Side Angle Postulate (ASA) If two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the included side of another triangle , then the two triangles are congruent.
Example 1 You are given that R Y and S X. b. You know that RTYZ,but these sides are not included between the congruent angles, so you cannot use the ASA Congruence Postulate. Determine When To Use ASA Congruence Based on the diagram, can you use the ASA Congruence Postulate to show that the triangles are congruent? Explain your reasoning. a. b. SOLUTION You are given that C E,B F, andBC FE. a. You can use the ASA Congruence Postulate to show that ∆ABC ∆DFE.
Hypotenuse Leg Theorem 4-6 If the hypotenuse and a leg of one right triangle are congruent to the hypotenuse and a leg of another right triangle, then the triangles are congruent. The only version of SSA that is true!!
SOME REASONS WE’LL BE USING • DEF OF MIDPOINT • DEF OF A BISECTOR • VERT ANGLES ARE CONGRUENT • DEF OF PERPENDICULAR BISECTOR • REFLEXIVE PROPERTY (COMMON SIDE) • PARALLEL LINES ….. ALT INT ANGLES
SOLUTION The proof can be set up in two columns. The proof begins with the given information and ends with the statement you are trying to prove. Example 3 Write a Proof Write a two-column proof that shows ∆JKL ∆NML. JL NL Lis the midpoint of KM. ∆JKL ∆NML
Given: and . Write a proof to show that ∆DRA∆DRG. D A G R SOLUTION 1. Make a diagram and mark it up with the given information. Example 4 Prove Triangles are Congruent DR AG RA RG
Checkpoint AC AC Statements Reasons _____ _____ _____ _____ ? ? ? ? DC CE CB 1. 1. Given ANSWER 2. 2. Given ANSWER DC Vertical Angles Theorem 3. BCA ECD 3. ANSWER SAS Congruence Postulate 4. ∆BCA ∆ECD 4. ANSWER Prove Triangles are Congruent 1. Fill in the missing statements and reasons. , ∆BCA ∆ECD CB CE
Given: Prove:
Given: Prove:
Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent (CPCTC) If ∆ABC ∆EDF Then CPCTC says:
Prove: Given: Given Given Def of bisector Reflexive ASA CPCTC
Given: Prove:
Given: Prove:
Isosceles Triangles Definition: a triangle with at least two congruent sides Leg Vertex Angle: The angle formed by the two congruent sides Leg Base Base angles: Formed by the base and one of the congruent sides