Introduction
Triangle Congruence: SSS and SAS

student using a tablet device Two polygons of any type can be congruent. In this topic, however, you will focus only on triangles. Two triangles are considered to be congruent if they have corresponding sides and angles of equal measure. The word corresponding refers to the same location in each triangle. In this topic, you will explore the Side-Side-Side (SSS) and Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Postulates, which will help you determine if triangles are congruent.

Essential Questions

 

Warm-Up

Are They Congruent? interactivity

warm-up icon In this non-graded interactivity, test your knowledge about solving problems involving congruent triangles. Click the player button to get started.