Geometry Midterm Review

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What is a composition of transformations?

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A sequence of two or more transformations applied to a figure in a specific order.

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What is a reflection in geometry?

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A transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

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What is a rotation in geometry?

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A transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point at a specified angle.

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What is a bisector?

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A line or segment that divides an angle or a segment into two equal parts.

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What is a polynomial?

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An algebraic expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What is a binomial?

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A polynomial with exactly two terms.

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What does congruence mean in geometry?

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Two figures are congruent if they have the same shape and size.

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What is the congruence statement for triangles?

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A statement that indicates two triangles are congruent, often written as ΔABC ≅ ΔDEF.

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What is the significance of angle bisectors in triangles?

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Angle bisectors divide the angles of a triangle into two equal parts and can be used to find the incenter.

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What is the relationship between angles and their bisectors?

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The angle bisector of an angle divides it into two equal angles.