Congruence
Exam code: 4024
Congruence
Congruence
What is congruence?
Two shapes are congruent if they are identical in shape and size
One may be a reflection, rotation, or translation of the other
If one shape is an enlargement of the other, then they are not identical in size and so are not congruent
If all the angles are the same, then the shapes are similar
How do we prove that two shapes are congruent?
To show that two shapes are congruent you need to show that they are both the same shape and the same size
If a shape has been reflected, rotated or translated, then its image is congruent to it
Show that corresponding sides are the same length
Show that corresponding angles are the same size
You do not need to show that they are facing in the same direction