8th Grade Module 3 Eureka Review

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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How do you find the length of the missing side in a right triangle?

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What is a scale factor in geometry?

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A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity. In geometry, it is the ratio of the lengths of two corresponding sides of similar figures.

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How do you determine the scale factor between two similar triangles?

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To determine the scale factor between two similar triangles, divide the length of a side of one triangle by the length of the corresponding side of the other triangle.

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What is the formula to find the diagonal of a rectangle?

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What is the definition of a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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What are the properties of similar triangles?

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Similar triangles have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and the lengths of corresponding sides are proportional.

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How do you label the sides of a right triangle?

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In a right triangle, the longest side opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse, while the other two sides are referred to as the legs.

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What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

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In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs equals the square of the length of the hypotenuse, as stated by the Pythagorean Theorem.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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