Geometry Final Exam Review

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

In a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). Formula: a² + b² = c².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What defines similar triangles?

Back

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

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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How do you identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence where two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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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 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 congruent triangles?

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Triangles that are identical in shape and size, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How do you find the missing side in similar triangles?

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Use the proportion of the corresponding sides to set up a ratio and solve for the missing side.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the definition of a right triangle?

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A triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence where two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5