Big Ideas Math Integrated I, 2016
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5. Proving Triangle Congruence by SSS
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Exercise 37 Page 624

Which side of △ DEF has the same number of markings as AC?

DF

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We have two congruent triangles as follows.

We want to name the segment in △ DEF that is congruent to AC. Let's carefully consider observe the diagram. We can see that there are markings on all sides of the triangles. These markings show the congruent corresponding sides of both triangles. AC is the side with three markings. The segment in △ DEF that is congruent to this must also have three markings.

With this information, we can confirm that the segment in △ DEF that is congruent to AC is DF.

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Remaining Corresponding Parts

Let's identify the remaining corresponding parts of the triangles. Remember that the sides with the same number of markings are congruent, so the congruent sides are as follows. Congruent Sides AC≅DF AB≅DE BC≅EF When identifying the congruent angles, note that the angles with the same number of markings are congruent. We will also list them. Congruent Angles ∠ACB≅∠DFE ∠CAB≅∠FDE ∠ABC≅∠DEF