Thursday 12/19 Homework

Front

What does it mean for two figures to be congruent?

Back

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

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What are matching sides in geometric figures called?

Back

Matching sides are called Corresponding Sides.

Front

How many lines of symmetry does a regular polygon with 3 sides have?

Back

A regular polygon with 3 sides (triangle) has 3 lines of symmetry.

Front

Write a congruence statement for triangles GHI and QPR.

Back

Front

What is a polygon?

Back

A polygon is a shape with straight sides that meet at angles.

Front

What is the definition of corresponding angles?

Back

Corresponding angles are angles that are in the same position at each intersection where a straight line crosses two others.

Front

How do you determine if two triangles are congruent?

Back

Two triangles are congruent if their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

Front

What is the formula for finding the area of a triangle?

Back

Front

What is a line of symmetry?

Back

A line of symmetry is a line that divides a shape into two identical parts that are mirror images of each other.

Front

What is the difference between a regular and irregular polygon?

Back

A regular polygon has all sides and angles equal, while an irregular polygon does not.