Chapter 5 Vocabulary Test

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Corresponding Angles

Back

Angles that are in the same relative positions in polygons with equal numbers of sides.

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Proportion

Back

An equation stating that two ratios are equal.

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Slope

Back

A measure of the steepness of a line, or a section of a line, connecting two points.

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Proportion (definition)

Back

An equation in which two ratios are set equal to one another.

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Unit Rate

Back

A rate or ratio with a denominator of 1.

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Rate

Back

A ratio that compares two quantities with different units.

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Ratio

Back

A comparison of two quantities by division.

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Y-Intercept

Back

The point where a line crosses the y-axis.

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Vertical Change

Back

The change in the y-coordinate between two points.

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Horizontal Change

Back

The change in the x-coordinate between two points.