Solving Equations in Geometry (Unit 2 - Semester Review)

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What are supplementary angles?

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Supplementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and the constant on the other.

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Distribute the 4 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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What are complementary angles?

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Complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

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What is the sum of the measures of angles in a triangle?

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