Geometry Chapter 1-4 Review

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What is the value of x if 2x + 3 = 17?

Back

x = 7

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What does it mean for two angles to be supplementary?

Back

Two angles are supplementary if their measures add up to 180 degrees.

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What is the SAS Congruence Postulate?

Back

The SAS (Side-Angle-Side) Congruence Postulate states that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

Front

What does the statement ∠BCA≅∠DCE imply?

Back

It implies that angle BCA is congruent to angle DCE.

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What is the Division Property of Equality?

Back

The Division Property states that if two expressions are equal, then dividing both sides by the same non-zero number will maintain the equality.

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

Back

Congruent triangles are triangles that are identical in shape and size, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What is the relationship between complementary angles?

Back

Complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

The area of a triangle is given by the formula: Area = 1/2 * base * height.

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a² + b² = c²).

Front

What is the definition of a transversal in geometry?

Back

A transversal is a line that intersects two or more lines at distinct points.