Geometry Midterm Review

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What is a Conditional Statement?

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A conditional statement is a logical statement that has two parts: a hypothesis and a conclusion, typically written in the form 'If P, then Q'.

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What does SSS stand for in triangle similarity?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a criterion for triangle similarity that states if the corresponding sides of two triangles are proportional, then the triangles are similar.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle similarity?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle similarity that states if two sides of one triangle are proportional to two sides of another triangle and the included angles are equal, then the triangles are similar.

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What is the Scale Factor in similar triangles?

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The scale factor is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.

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What are congruent triangles?

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Congruent triangles are triangles that have the same shape and size, meaning their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What is the Inverse of a Conditional Statement?

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The inverse of a conditional statement 'If P, then Q' is 'If not P, then not Q'.

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What is the Converse of a Conditional Statement?

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The converse of a conditional statement 'If P, then Q' is 'If Q, then P'.

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What is the Contrapositive of a Conditional Statement?

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The contrapositive of a conditional statement 'If P, then Q' is 'If not Q, then not P'.

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How do you solve for x in an equation?

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To solve for x, isolate x on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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What is the value of x if 2x + 6 = 18?

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x = 6.