Theorem: If all the three pairs of sides of two triangles are equal in length, then the triangles are congruent.
Prerequisites:
Unique SSS triangle (proof)
Proof:
Let there be two triangles $\triangle ABC$ and $\triangle DEF$, such that the sides AB $=$ DE $= l_1$, BC $=$ EF $= l_2$, and CA $=$ FD $= l_3$.
Since for the given three side lengths a unique triangle can be formed (see prerequisite), hence both the triangles are congruent.
Q.E.D.
Recommended:
SSS similarity
ASA congruence
RHS congruence
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