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Triangle Congruence
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Conditions for Triangle Congruence


Example

In the given figure to the right, AD ¯ is perpendicular to BC ¯ , and BC.
Prove that ΔADBΔADC.


Solution
Proof:

Triangles ADB and ADC on the previous example are called adjacent triangles since they have a common side, which is AD ¯ .

Bear in mind that triangles with two pairs of congruent sides and one pair of congruent nonincluded angles do not necessarily coincide, and hence, are not necessarily congruent. There is no SSA congruence. There is also no AAA congruence.