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    5. Two $3$-$4$-$5$ triangles in different places

    Two $3$-$4$-$5$ triangles in different places

    Example · High school

    Terms

    TermThis exampleWhy
    congruent ✓
    equivalent ✓ The two triangles are congruent, and so equivalent, because a rotation and a translation move one onto the other.
    equal ✗ The two triangles are not equal, because they are different sets of points.

    Distinctions using this example

    • Types of sameness

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    Updated: November 10, 2026

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