Triangle Theorems Test Review

Front

What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is a right triangle?

Back

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

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

Front

If one angle of a triangle is 90°, what can be said about the other two angles?

Back

The other two angles must be acute and their sum must be 90°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How do you find the measure of an unknown angle in a triangle?

Back

Subtract the sum of the known angles from 180°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

What is the relationship between the sides and angles in a triangle?

Back

In a triangle, the larger the angle, the longer the opposite side.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What is the exterior angle theorem?

Back

The exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5