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Explain how to determine if two figures are congruent. make the writing short and write it like an 8th gradet
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To determine if two figures are congruent, you need to check if they are the same shape and size. Here are the steps to follow:
1. **Compare Sides**: Measure the lengths of all corresponding sides of both figures. If all sides are equal, that's a good sign!
2. **Check Angles**: Measure the angles of both figures. All corresponding angles should be equal for the figures to be congruent.
3. **Use Transformations**: Try flipping, sliding, or rotating one figure to see if it can perfectly match the other figure. If you can do this, the figures are congruent.
4. **Look for Special Cases**: For triangles, you can use specific rules like SSS (side-side-side), SAS (side-angle-side), or ASA (angle-side-angle) to quickly determine congruence.
If both the sides and angles match, then the figures are congruent!
1. **Compare Sides**: Measure the lengths of all corresponding sides of both figures. If all sides are equal, that's a good sign!
2. **Check Angles**: Measure the angles of both figures. All corresponding angles should be equal for the figures to be congruent.
3. **Use Transformations**: Try flipping, sliding, or rotating one figure to see if it can perfectly match the other figure. If you can do this, the figures are congruent.
4. **Look for Special Cases**: For triangles, you can use specific rules like SSS (side-side-side), SAS (side-angle-side), or ASA (angle-side-angle) to quickly determine congruence.
If both the sides and angles match, then the figures are congruent!