Geometry QA#2 Review

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What does HL stand for in triangle congruence?

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HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, a criterion for triangle congruence that applies to right triangles.

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What is the SAS criterion for triangle congruence?

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

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What is the ASA criterion for triangle congruence?

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

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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

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How do you classify a triangle with one right angle?

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A triangle with one right angle is classified as a Right triangle.

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What is a scalene triangle?

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A scalene triangle is a triangle in which all three sides are of different lengths.

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What is an equilateral triangle?

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An equilateral triangle is a triangle in which all three sides are of equal length.

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What are alternate exterior angles?

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Alternate exterior angles are pairs of angles that lie outside two parallel lines and on opposite sides of a transversal.

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If a figure is translated 9 units right and 3 units down, what is the algebraic representation?

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The algebraic representation is (x, y) → (x + 9, y - 3).

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What is the definition of a right triangle?

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