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Number System and images of each other. Congruent objects are always superimposed
images of one another. The corresponding angle and dimensions of
congruent figures are the same. The symbol used to show
congruency between two objects is “≅
≅”. Two congruent triangles are
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To show congruency between them we write Δ ABC ≅ Δ PQR.

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Congruent Triangles Postulates/Criteria

There are various methods to prove congruency among triangles. The
methods which are used to prove congruency between two triangles
are:

SSS Criteria: Side-Side-Side

SAS Criteria: Side-Angle-Side
ASA Criteria: Angle-Side-Angle
AAS Criteria: Angle-Angle-Side
RHS Criteria: Right angle- Hypotenuse-Side

These congruency conditions are explained in detail, below in this

article.

SSS (Side, Side, Side)

In the postulate of SSS, if all three sides of a triangle are equal to the
corresponding three sides of another triangle, then it satisfies the
condition of SSS.

In the above-given figure, we can see that, 

AB = QR, 
BC = RP, and 
CA = PQ . 
Hence, Δ ABC ≅ Δ QRP

SAS (Side, Angle, Side)

In the postulate of SAS, in comparison among two triangles, if two

sides and the angle included between two sides are equal. Then it
satisfies the condition of SAS.

In the above-given figure, we can see that, 

CB = RQ, 
BA = QP, and 
∠B = ∠Q. 
Hence, Δ CBA ≅ Δ RQP.

ASA (Angle, Side, Angle)

Here, if we are having two triangles, where any two angles and sides
included between the two angles of one triangle are equal to the
angles and sides of the corresponding triangle. Then the two
triangles will satisfy the ASA congruency.

In the above-given figure, we can see that,

AB = PQ, 
∠A = ∠P, and 
∠B = ∠Q. 
Hence,  ΔACB ≅  ΔPQR.

AAS (Angle, Angle, Side)

If any two angles of a triangle and non-included side are equal to the
two angles and side of the corresponding triangle. Then it will satisfy
the AAS congruency. 

From the given figure, we can say that, 

BC = QR,
∠A = ∠P, and 
∠B = ∠Q
Hence, ΔACB ≅  ΔDFE

RHS (Right Angle- Hypotenuse- Side)

RHS criteria only get satisfied with a right-angled triangle. So, in RHS
congruency, if only two sides i.e. hypotenuse and one side of a right-
angled triangle are equal to the corresponding hypotenuse and side
of another right-angled triangle. Then we can say that RHS is
satisfied.

From the above-given example of a right-angled triangle, we get 

∠B = ∠Q (right angles)
CA = RP and 
AB = PQ. 
Hence, ΔACB ≅ ΔDFE.

Properties of Congruent Triangles

Various properties of congruent triangles are

Congruent Triangles are mirror images of each other.

Congruent Triangles perfectly overlap each other if arranged in
the proper orientation.
Corresponding parts of Congruent Triangles are equal.
Congruent Triangles have the same area.

Difference between Similar triangles and

Congruent triangles

Similar Triangles Congruent Triangles

Similar triangles. are triangles Congruent Triangles are

in which ratios of their sides are triangles that have equal
equal. corresponding parts.

Area of similar triangles may or Area of congruent triangles is

may not be equal. equal.

Similar triangles can’t overlap Congruent triangles overlap

each other. each other completely.

Similarity in the triangles is Congruency in the triangles is

proved by the condition  proved by the condition

AAA Rule: Angle-Angle-Angle SSS Rule: Side-Side-Side

SAS Rule: Side-Angle-Side
ASA Rule: Angle-Side-Angle
AAS Rule: Angle-Angle-Side
RHS Rule: Right angle-
Hypotenuse-Side

Solved Examples on Congruent Triangles

Example 1: Check whether the given triangles are congruent or not
also, write the congruency criteria for congruency in triangles.

Solution:

To identify the congruency in the above triangle.

BC = QR = 4 units (given)

CA = RP = 5 units (given)

∠ABC = ∠PQR = 90°

Now, we can conclude that Δ ABC ≅ Δ PQR by the RHS

congruency condition.

Example 2: Check whether the given triangles are congruent or not

also, write the congruency criteria for congruency in triangles.

Solution:

To identify the congruency in the above triangle.

BC = QR = 6 units (given)

CA = RP = 5 units (given)

AB = PQ = 9 units (given) 

Now, we can conclude that Δ ABC ≅ Δ PQR by the SSS

congruency condition.

Example 3: Check whether the given triangles are congruent or not

also, write the congruency criteria for congruency in triangles.

Solution:

To identify the congruency in the above triangle.

AC = QR = 5 units (given)

∠BAC = ∠PQR (given)

BA = PQ = 9 units (given) 

Now, we can conclude that Δ BAC ≅ Δ PQR by the SAS

congruency condition.

Example 4: Check whether the given triangles are congruent or not

also, write the congruency criteria for congruency in triangles.

Solution:

To identify the congruency in the above triangle.

∠BAC = ∠PQR (given)

BA = PQ = 9 units (given) 

∠CAB = ∠QPR (given)

Now, we can conclude that Δ BAC ≅ Δ PQR by the ASA

congruency condition.

Example 5: Check whether the given triangles are congruent or not

also, write the congruency criteria for congruency in triangles.

Solution:

To identify the congruency in the above triangle.

BC = QR = 5 units (given)

∠ABC = ∠PQR (given)

∠BAC = ∠QPR (given)

Now, we can conclude that Δ ABC ≅ Δ PQR by the AAS

congruency condition.

FAQs on Congruent Triangles

Question 1: What are Congruent Triangles?

Answer:

Congruent triangles are triangles that can overlap one another

if arranged in a specific orientation. All three corresponding
sides and corresponding angles in a congruent triangle are
equal.

Question 2: How many criteria for congruency of the triangle?

Answer:

The five main criteria for congruency of triangles are

SSS Rule: Side-Side-Side

SAS Rule: Side-Angle-Side
ASA Rule: Angle-Side-Angle
AAS Rule: Angle-Angle-Side
RHS Rule: Right angle- Hypotenuse-Side

Question 3: Write about the SSS congruency of triangles.

Answer:

If all the three corresponding sides of two corresponding

triangles are equal then the triangles are said to be congruent
by SSS congruency condition.

Question 4: Is the AAA criterion used for proving congruency in

triangles

Answer:

No, AAA criterion cant be used for proving congruency in

triangles. AAA criterion can be used for proving Similarities
between two triangles.

Question 5: Write the Full Form of CPCT.

Answer:

CPCT is an abbreviation for Corresponding Parts of Congruent

Triangles. CPCT says if two or more triangles are congruent to
each other, then the corresponding angles and the
corresponding sides of the triangles are also congruent to each
other.

Question 6: Write any two criteria for congruence of a triangle.

Answer:

The two criteria of congruence of a triangle are:

SSS congruency criteria

SAS congruency criteria

Question 7: All similar triangles are congruent true or false.

Answer:

No, all similar triangles are not congruent, but all congruent
triangles are similar.

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