Geometric Terms

Front

How many points are needed to define a line?

Back

Only two points.

Front

What type of triangle has angles measuring 55 and 35 degrees?

Back

Right triangle.

Front

Identify a pair of alternate interior angles from the following: <3 and <6.

Back

<3 and <6 are a pair of alternate interior angles.

Front

What is the measure of each angle in an equilateral triangle?

Back

60 degrees.

Front

What is the intersection point of lines m and n if it is labeled Y?

Back

The intersection of lines m and n is point Y.

Front

What is the definition of a line in geometry?

Back

A line is a straight one-dimensional figure that has no thickness and extends infinitely in both directions.

Front

What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

Back

The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

Front

What is the definition of alternate interior angles?

Back

Alternate interior angles are pairs of angles that are on opposite sides of a transversal and inside the two lines.

Front

How can you classify a triangle with one angle greater than 90 degrees?

Back

It is classified as an obtuse triangle.

Front

What is the definition of an equilateral triangle?

Back

An equilateral triangle is a triangle in which all three sides are of equal length and all three angles are equal.