Using Congruent Triangles
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Mathematics
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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Paige LaGrange
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Using Congruent Triangles
Geometry
Mrs. LaGrange
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Review: How do we know triangles are congruent?
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Multiple Choice
Do we have enough information to determine if these triangles are congruent? If so, by what method?
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Multiple Choice
Do we have enough information to determine if these triangles are congruent? If so, by what method?
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Multiple Choice
Do we have enough information to determine if these triangles are congruent? If so, by what method?
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Multiple Choice
Do we have enough information to determine if these triangles are congruent? If so, by what method?
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Applications of Congruent Triangles
- Finding distance
- In architecture for strengthening structures
- In art for aesthetics
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Distance:
Explain how we could use congruent triangles to find the distance across the canyon.
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Fill in the Blanks
In the diagram of the half pipe, C is the midpoint of
. If and , find the approximate distance acress the half pipe. Recall that for a right triangle:Type answer...
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Triangles In Architecture
https://sciencing.com/triangles-used-in-architecture-12084289.html
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Triangles in Art
https://www.emaze.com/@AFFRFZR
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Explore!
Choose one of the uses of triangles that you find most interesting and investigate further. Share your favorite example with us! You might:
a. Find something that you can measure using congruent triangles.
b. Find your favorite example of triangles used in architecture.
c. Find your favorite example of triangles used in art.
Copy and paste your findings with a brief description to the shared Slide Deck in classroom.
Using Congruent Triangles
Geometry
Mrs. LaGrange
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