12/17 Flashcard Practice

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What are corresponding angles?

Back

Corresponding angles are pairs of angles that are in the same position on different parallel lines cut by a transversal. They are equal in measure.

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x = 7

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Are the triangles similar if their corresponding angles are not equal?

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No, triangles are similar if and only if their corresponding angles are equal.

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h = 50

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x = 36

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What is a proportion?

Back

A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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What is the Cross-Multiplication Property?

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What does it mean for two triangles to be similar?

Back

Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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What is the definition of congruent angles?

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Congruent angles are angles that have the same measure.

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If two angles are complementary, what is the sum of their measures?

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The sum of the measures of two complementary angles is 90 degrees.