Geo - Unit 5 Review

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What is congruence in triangles?

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Congruence in triangles means that two triangles are identical in shape and size, having corresponding sides and angles that are equal.

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a method to prove triangle congruence where two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to the corresponding parts of another triangle.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a method to prove triangle congruence where two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to the corresponding parts of another triangle.

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a method to prove triangle congruence where two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to the corresponding parts of another triangle.

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What is the definition of a triangle?

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A triangle is a polygon with three edges and three vertices, and the sum of its interior angles is always 180 degrees.

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How do you determine if two triangles are congruent?

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Two triangles are congruent if their corresponding sides and angles are equal, which can be proven using congruence criteria like AAS, SAS, or ASA.

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What is the significance of the coordinate grid in geometry?

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The coordinate grid allows for the precise location of points in a plane using ordered pairs (x, y), which is essential for graphing shapes and analyzing geometric properties.

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What is the measure of the angles in a triangle?

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

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles in congruent triangles?

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In congruent triangles, corresponding angles are equal.

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What is the relationship between corresponding sides in congruent triangles?

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In congruent triangles, corresponding sides are equal in length.