Question
Compare and Contrast Describe the difference between saying that two segments are congruent and saying that two segments have equal length.
I need help with the below question.
When would you use each phrase?
I need help with the below question.
When would you use each phrase?
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Steve
a line segment is a geometric figure. Figures are congruent if all their parts are the same
The length of a segment is just a number. Numbers are equal if they have the same value.
In this case, saying that line segments have equal length is the same as saying they are congruent.
The length of a segment is just a number. Numbers are equal if they have the same value.
In this case, saying that line segments have equal length is the same as saying they are congruent.