Math 8 Spring Benchmark Review

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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How do you determine if a triangle is a right triangle using side lengths?

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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A transformation in geometry is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way to produce a new shape. Common transformations include translations, rotations, reflections, and dilations.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity. For example, if Leona earns $10 for every 3 bracelets sold, her unit rate is $$\frac{10}{3}$$ dollars per bracelet.

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What is the formula for the volume of a cylinder?

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The volume (V) of a cylinder can be calculated using the formula: V = Bh, where B is the area of the base and h is the height of the cylinder.

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How do you calculate the area of a circle?

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The area (A) of a circle can be calculated using the formula: A = πr^2, where r is the radius of the circle.

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What does it mean for two shapes to be congruent?

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Two shapes are congruent if they have the same size and shape. This means that one shape can be transformed into the other through rotations, translations, or reflections without resizing.

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What is an inequality in mathematics?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other. For example, x < 5 means x is less than 5.

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What is the significance of the longest side in a triangle?

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In a triangle, the longest side is crucial for determining if the triangle is a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. It is always opposite the largest angle.

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What is a linear relationship?

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A linear relationship is a relationship between two variables that can be represented by a straight line on a graph. It has a constant rate of change.