Two line segments are considered congruent if they have the same length. This means that if you were to superimpose the two segments onto each other, they would perfectly overlap.
To determine if two segments are congruent, you can measure their lengths using a ruler or compass.
If the lengths are the same, then the segments are congruent.
Here are some additional points to note about congruent segments:
Congruent segments do not need to be parallel or have the same orientation.
They can be at any angle or position on the plane.
The symbol for congruent segments is ≅.
So, if segment AB is congruent to segment CD, you can write AB ≅ CD.