Lesson 4-3

Proving Triangles
Congruent
(SSS, SAS, ASA)

Lesson 4-3: SSS, SAS, ASA 1

 Postulates
SSS If the sides of one triangle are congruent to the sides of a
second triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
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B C E F

Included Angle: In a triangle, the angle formed by two sides is the

included angle for the two sides.

Included Side: The side of a triangle that forms a side of two

given angles.
Lesson 4-3: SSS, SAS, ASA 2
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Lesson 4-3: SSS, SAS, ASA 3
 Postulates
ASA If two angles and the included side of one triangle are
congruent to the two angles and the included side of another
triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
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B C E F B C E F

SAS If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are
congruent to the two sides and the included angle of another
triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
Lesson 4-3: SSS, SAS, ASA 4
Steps for Proving Triangles Congruent
1. Mark the Given.

2. Mark … Reflexive Sides / Vertical Angles

3. Choose a Method. (SSS , SAS, ASA)

4. List the Parts … in the order of the method.

5. Fill in the Reasons … why you marked the parts.

6. Is there more?

Lesson 4-3: SSS, SAS, ASA 5

 Given: AB  CD
Problem 1  BC  DA
Prove: ABC  CDA
Step 1: Mark the Given
Step 2: Mark reflexive sides
Step 3: Choose a Method (SSS /SAS/ASA ) SSS
Step 4: List the Parts in the order of the method
Step 5: Fill in the reasons
Step 6: Is there more? Statements Reasons
A B 1. AB @ CD Given

2. BC @ DA Given

3. AC @ CA Reflexive Property

D C 4.
ABC SSS Postulate
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Lesson 4-3: SSS, SAS, ASA 6

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Step 1: Mark the Given

Step 2: Mark vertical angles
Step 3: Choose a Method (SSS /SAS/ASA) SAS
Step 4: List the Parts in the order of the method
Step 5: Fill in the reasons
Statements Reasons
Step 6: Is there more?
1.ABCB Given
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Lesson 4-3: SSS, SAS, ASA 7

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Step 1: Mark the Given

Step 2: Mark reflexive sides
Step 3: Choose a Method (SSS /SAS/ASA) ASA
Step 4: List the Parts in the order of the method
Step 5: Fill in the reasons
Statements Reasons
Step 6: Is there more?

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