Geometry Midterm Review

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem Formula?

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a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse of a right triangle.

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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

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What are collinear points?

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Collinear points are points that lie on the same straight line.

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What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?

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The Reflexive Property states that a quantity is equal to itself (e.g., segment BD is congruent to segment BD).

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What is the Commutative Property?

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The Commutative Property states that the order of addition or multiplication does not change the result (e.g., a + b = b + a).

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What is the Substitution Property?

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The Substitution Property states that if two quantities are equal, one can be substituted for the other in any expression.

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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.

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

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