Geometry practice #2

Front

What is the definition of congruent triangles?

Back

Triangles that have the same size and shape, meaning their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Angle-Angle-Side; a method to prove triangles are congruent if two angles and a non-included side are known.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Side-Angle-Side; a method to prove triangles are congruent if two sides and the included angle are known.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

Angle-Side-Angle; a method to prove triangles are congruent if two angles and the included side are known.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is a perpendicular bisector?

Back

A line that divides a segment into two equal parts at a 90-degree angle.

Front

How do you find the corresponding side in similar triangles?

Back

By identifying the sides that are in the same relative position in each triangle.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

What is the relationship between the angles in a triangle?

Back

The sum of the interior angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

What is the definition of a midpoint?

Back

The point that divides a segment into two equal parts.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

Front

What is the definition of an angle bisector?

Back

A ray that divides an angle into two equal angles.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.5