Geometric Operations

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1. Axiom / Postulate

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1. a truth that is accepted as being self-evident, without proof. Example. Given any two point, there is a line that contains them.

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Compass

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a tool used to draw circles or arcs.

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Composition of Transformations / Mapping

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When two or more transformations are combined to form a new transformation.

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Congruent Shapes

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equal in measure, symbolized by ≅.

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Dilation

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A type of transformation that either enlarges or reduces the size of a given figure. The overall shape does not change.

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Dilation: enlargement / stretch

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A transformation that creates a larger image.

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Dilation: reduction / shrink

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A transformation that creates a smaller image.

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Exterior Angle of a Polygon

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The angle between a side and an adjacent side extended, on the exterior of a closed shape.

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Glide Reflection

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A geometric transformation consisting of two transformations at once: a translation and a reflection.

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Hypotenuse

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the longest side of the right triangle and is always directly opposite the right angle, an angle of 90°.