What Is a Congruent Side

In geometry, if two segments are congruent, then they have the same length or measure. In other words, congruent sides of a triangle have the same length.

How do you know if a side is congruent?

If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to the corresponding sides and angle of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

What is a congruent side of a shape?

Congruent sides are the concept used in geometry when the sides of a figure are equal to each other. It could be two or three sides equal to each other. The word congruent or congruency means exactly equal in shape and size, irrespective of flipping or rotating a shape.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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