Triangle Review

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What is the definition of corresponding sides in triangles?

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Corresponding sides are the sides of two or more triangles that are in the same relative position.

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What is the definition of congruent angles?

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Congruent angles are angles that have the same measure.

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What is an exterior angle in a triangle?

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An exterior angle is formed by one side of a triangle and the extension of an adjacent side.

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What type of triangle has all sides of equal length?

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An equilateral triangle.

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What is a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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What is a scalene triangle?

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A scalene triangle is a triangle with all sides of different lengths.

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What is an isosceles triangle?

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An isosceles triangle is a triangle with at least two sides of equal length.

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What does it mean for angles in similar figures?

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All angles in similar figures are congruent (equal).

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar triangles?

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Corresponding angles in similar triangles are equal.

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How do you identify the remote interior angles of a triangle?

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Remote interior angles are the two angles inside a triangle that are not adjacent to a given exterior angle.