Geometry: Ch. 4 Theorems Flashcards
(9 cards)
SSS Postulate
Side side side
Theorem 4-1
Congruent Angles Theorem
If the two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, then the third angles are congruent.
SAS Postulate
Side angle side
Isosceles Triangle Theorem
If two sides of a triangle are congruent, the the angles opposite those sides are congruent.
Corollary to the Isosceles Triangle Theorem
If a triangle is equilateral, then the triangle is equiangular
Converse of the Isosceles Triangle Theorem
If two angles of a triangle are congruent, then the sides opposite the angles are congruent
Corollary to the Converse of the Isosceles Triangle Theorem
If a triangle is equilateral, then it is equiangular
Theorem 4-5
Isosceles Bisector Theorem
The bisector of the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is the perpendicular bisector of the base
HL Theorem
Hypotenuse Leg Theorem