Geometry 1-3 and 1-4 Flashcard

Front

What is the midpoint formula for a line segment with endpoints (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

The midpoint M is given by M = ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2).

Front

Calculate the midpoint of the segment with endpoints (-7, -8) and (4, 7).

Back

The midpoint is (-1.5, -0.5).

Front

What is the distance formula in a coordinate plane?

Back

Front

Find the distance between the points (1, 2) and (4, 6).

Back

The distance is 5 units.

Front

What does inductive reasoning involve?

Back

Inductive reasoning involves testing and observing patterns to make conjectures.

Front

What is the next number in the pattern: -2.25, 4.5, -9, 18, ...?

Back

The next number is -48.

Front

If Becky walks 3 blocks North and 4 blocks West, how far is she from the starting point?

Back

Becky is 5 blocks away from the school.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

The area A is given by A = length × width.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

The area A is given by A = 1/2 × base × height.

Front

Define a polygon.

Back

A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments.