Geometry EOC Review TN

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What is the formula for finding the height of a tree using similar triangles?

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Height = (Height of object) * (Distance to object) / (Distance to shadow)

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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What does it mean for triangles to be similar?

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Triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the SAS postulate in triangle congruence?

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The SAS (Side-Angle-Side) postulate states that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How do you solve for x in a linear equation?

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Isolate x on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the difference between congruent and similar triangles?

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Congruent triangles are identical in size and shape, while similar triangles have the same shape but may differ in size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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Area = 1/2 * base * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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In a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Front

What is the definition of a right triangle?

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A triangle with one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between the angles in a triangle?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of congruence in geometry?

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Congruence means that two figures have the same shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2