4-2 Triangle Congruence by SSS and SAS Objective: to prove two triangles congruent using the SSS and SAS Postulates
Remember: 4.1 Triangle Congruence If you know 3 pairs of Corresponding Angles are congruent and 3 pairs of Corresponding Sides are Congruent, you knew that the triangles were congruent.
Side Side Side Postulate All we need is to show 3 pairs of Corresponding Sides are congruent in order to prove Triangle Congruence. Let’s look at a couple of two-column proofs that utilize the SSS Postulate.
Ex 1:Using SSS
Ex 1B:Try Another Proof!
Included What does it mean to be included? Like you were included in an event or batteries are included? The word Included can also used when referring to the sides and angles of a Triangle.
SAS Postulate
Ex 3: Are the Triangles Congruent?
Ex 3B: Are the Triangles Congruent?
Ex 3C: Are the Triangles Congruent?
Practice Proofs!
More Proofs!