Geometry Ch.4 Review

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What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?

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The Reflexive Property states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself. For example, segment AB is congruent to segment AB.

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a method to prove triangles are congruent if two angles and the included side are equal.

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a method to prove triangles are congruent if two angles and a non-included side are equal.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a method to prove triangles are congruent if two sides and the included angle are equal.

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What are Vertical Angles?

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Vertical Angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are always congruent.

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What are Alternate Interior Angles?

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Alternate Interior Angles are pairs of angles that lie on opposite sides of a transversal and inside two parallel lines. They are congruent.

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What is a Segment Bisector?

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A Segment Bisector is a point, line, or ray that divides a segment into two equal parts.

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What is the Definition of Midpoint?

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The Midpoint of a segment is the point that divides the segment into two equal lengths.

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How do you find the value of x in an equation?

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To find the value of x, isolate x on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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What is the significance of common angles or sides in triangle congruence?

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Common angles or sides can help establish congruence between triangles, as they provide known measurements.