Geometry Honors Fall Semester Exam Review

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What is the measure of angle DBC if it is given that m∠DBC = 156°?

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m∠DBC = 156°.

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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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.

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If ∆EHG≅∆KFC, what can be concluded about the sides and angles?

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If ∆EHG≅∆KFC, then EH≅FC, HG≅KF, EG≅KC, and ∠E≅∠C.

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What is a midsegment in a triangle?

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A midsegment is a segment that connects the midpoints of two sides of a triangle.

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How do you solve for x in an equation?

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To solve for x, isolate x on one side of the equation using algebraic operations.

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What is the definition of a median in a triangle?

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A median is a line segment from a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.

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What is the definition of an altitude in a triangle?

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An altitude is a perpendicular segment from a vertex to the line containing the opposite side.