Geometry Review

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What is the midpoint formula for finding the midpoint of a line segment?

Back

The midpoint M of a line segment with endpoints A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) is given by M = ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2).

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

Front

What are perpendicular lines?

Back

Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

Define an obtuse angle.

Back

An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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 it intersects.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

How do you find the coordinates of an endpoint given the midpoint and one endpoint?

Back

Use the formula: (x2, y2) = (2 * midpoint_x - x1, 2 * midpoint_y - y1).

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

Front

What is the definition of a ray in geometry?

Back

A ray is a part of a line that starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What are corresponding angles?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

Define a straight angle.

Back

A straight angle is an angle that measures exactly 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the difference between acute and obtuse angles?

Back

An acute angle measures less than 90 degrees, while an obtuse angle measures more than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1