The process of reasoning logically from given statements to a conclusion. If the given statements are true, deductive reasoning produces a true conclusion.
If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to wo sides and the included angle of another trianlge, then the two trianlges are congruent.
If two angles and the included side of one trianlge are congruent to wo angles and the included side of another triangle, then the two trianlges are congruent.
If two angles and a conincluded side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the correspoinding nonincluded side of another traingle, then the traingles are congruent.