Geometry Topic 5 Review

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What is the Triangle Inequality Theorem?

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The Triangle Inequality Theorem states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

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If two sides of a triangle are 7 and 10, what are the possible lengths of the third side?

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3 < x < 17

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What is the definition of a circumcenter in a triangle?

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The circumcenter of a triangle is the point where the three perpendicular bisectors of the sides intersect.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.3

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How do you find the perimeter of a triangle?

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The perimeter of a triangle is found by adding the lengths of all three sides.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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If AE = 2x + 5 and GE = 3, how do you solve for x?

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Set 2x + 5 = 3, then solve for x to get x = -1.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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Area = 1/2 * base * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between the angles and sides of a triangle?

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In a triangle, the larger the angle, the longer the opposite side.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What is the definition of an altitude in a triangle?

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An altitude is a perpendicular segment from a vertex to the line containing the opposite side.

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How do you calculate the length of an altitude in a triangle?

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The length of an altitude can be calculated using the area of the triangle: Area = 1/2 * base * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the definition of a median in a triangle?

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A median is a line segment from a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10