Geometry TNReady Flashcard 3 EOC

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a postulate that states if two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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What is the SSS postulate?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a postulate that states if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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What is the SAS postulate?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a postulate that states if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a postulate that states if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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What is the HL theorem?

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HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, a theorem that states if the hypotenuse and one leg of a right triangle are equal to the hypotenuse and one leg of another right triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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How do you simplify √119?

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√119 can be simplified to √(7*17), but it cannot be simplified further into a whole number.

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

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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 significance of triangle congruence in geometry?

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Triangle congruence is significant because it allows us to determine that two triangles are the same in terms of size and shape, which is essential for solving many geometric problems.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle can be found using the formula: Area = 1/2 * base * height.

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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