Right Triangles What are the additional congruence theorems

Leg-Leg Congruence Theorem (LL) If the legs of a right triangle are congruent to

Hypotenuse Acute Angle Congruence Theorem (HA) If the hypotenuse and an acute angle of

Leg Acute Angle Congruence Theorem (LA) If one leg and one acute angle of

Hypotenuse Leg Congruence Theorem (HL) If the hypotenuse and a leg of one right

What are the additional congruence theorems used only for right triangles? • Leg-Leg (LL)

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Right Triangles What are the additional congruence theorems used only for right triangles? Which combination of sides for triangles in general cannot be used but works for right triangles?

Leg-Leg Congruence Theorem (LL) If the legs of a right triangle are congruent to the legs of another right triangle, then the two triangles are congruent. (Same as SAS) F A B C G H

Hypotenuse Acute Angle Congruence Theorem (HA) If the hypotenuse and an acute angle of one right triangle are congruent to the hypotenuse and an acute angle of another right triangle, then the two triangles are congruent. (SAA) H I R J T S

Leg Acute Angle Congruence Theorem (LA) If one leg and one acute angle of a right triangle are congruent to the corresponding legs and acute angle of another right triangle, then the two triangles are congruent. (ASA) W X E A S Y R T B C D F

Hypotenuse Leg Congruence Theorem (HL) If the hypotenuse and a leg of one right triangle are congruent to the hypotenuse and a leg of another right triangle, then the two triangles are congruent. A C M B O N

What are the additional congruence theorems used only for right triangles? • Leg-Leg (LL) • Hypotenuse-Angle (HA) • Leg-Angle (LA) • Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) Which combination of sides for triangles in general cannot be used but works for right triangles? Hypotenuse-Leg (HL)