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6 Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent (CPCTC)

If two triangles are congruent, then ______________ parts of
congruent triangles are __________, or CPCTC.
Example #1. Prove that

. Discuss with your partner and write down any methods you use.

Example #2. Prove that

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Step 1: Plan for the proof. Show that two triangles are
congruent (SSS, SAS, ASA, SAA)

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Step 2: Use CPCTC.

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Step 3: Start with the given information

Reasons

Example #3: Prove that

, given that

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Example #4. Prove that

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