5.1/5.2 Practice

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What is an angle?

Back

An angle is formed by two rays (sides) that share a common endpoint (vertex).

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What is the definition of an angle bisector?

Back

An angle bisector is a ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.

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What does it mean for two angles to be congruent?

Back

Two angles are congruent if they have the same measure.

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What is the Complementary Angles Theorem?

Back

The Complementary Angles Theorem states that two angles are complementary if the sum of their measures is 90 degrees.

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What is the Angle Addition Postulate?

Back

The Angle Addition Postulate states that if point B is in the interior of angle AOC, then the measure of angle AOB plus the measure of angle BOC equals the measure of angle AOC.

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What is a right angle?

Back

A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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What does it mean for two triangles to be congruent?

Back

Two triangles are congruent if they have the same size and shape, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What is the definition of a segment in geometry?

Back

A segment is a part of a line that is bounded by two distinct endpoints.

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What is the relationship between corresponding parts of congruent triangles?

Back

The corresponding parts of congruent triangles are equal in measure.

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What is the significance of the symbol '≅'?

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The symbol '≅' indicates that two figures are congruent.