Geometry (12/3 and 12/4/2024) - Triangle Review & Circle Intro

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What is the hypotenuse of a triangle?

Back

The side opposite the right angle in a right triangle.

Front

In a right triangle, if a = 8 and c = 17, what is the correct setup to find the value of b?

Back

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What is a dilation in geometry?

Back

To make bigger or smaller in a way that the figure maintains its shape.

Front

What is line AB if it intersects a circle at two points?

Back

Secant.

Front

What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

Front

What is a triangle?

Back

A polygon with three edges and three vertices.

Front

What are the types of triangles based on side lengths?

Back

Equilateral, Isosceles, and Scalene.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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Front

What is a chord in a circle?

Back

A line segment with both endpoints on the circle.

Front

What is a tangent line?

Back

A line that touches a circle at exactly one point.