This document defines congruence as figures that have the same shape and size. It provides examples of congruent angles as angles that have the same measure. Students are asked to determine if figure pairs are congruent, and if not, explain why. If congruent, they leave the explanation blank. This lesson introduces vocabulary and has students practice identifying congruent figures.

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Mrs. Labuski & Mrs. Rooney Period _______ Lesson 7-9 Congruence
VOCABULARY DEFINITION EXAMPLE
Angles that have the same
measure
CONGRUENCE
Figures that have the same
shape and same size
Decide whether the figures in each pair are congruent.
If not, explain.
The figures are congruent.
The figures are not congruent; they are not the
same shape.
The figures are congruent

2. Name __________________________________ Date ______________________
Mrs. Labuski & Mrs. Rooney Period _______ Lesson 7-9 Congruence
VOCABULARY DEFINITION EXAMPLE
CONGRUENCE
Decide whether the figures in each pair are congruent.
If not, explain.
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