Geometry Midterm Review

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What is the definition of a leg in a right triangle?

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A leg is one of the two sides that form the right angle in a right triangle.

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What is the definition of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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

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What is the relationship between alternate interior angles?

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Alternate interior angles are equal when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal.

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What is a linear pair of angles?

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A linear pair of angles are two adjacent angles that form a straight line and are supplementary.

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

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Congruent triangles are triangles that are identical in shape and size, meaning their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What is the definition of consecutive interior angles?

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Consecutive interior angles are pairs of angles on the same side of the transversal that lie between the two lines.

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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What is a conditional statement in geometry?

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A conditional statement is an if-then statement that relates two propositions, where the first part is the hypothesis and the second part is the conclusion.

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What is the definition of corresponding angles?

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Corresponding angles are angles that are in the same position on two parallel lines in relation to a transversal.

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What is the definition of a transversal?

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A transversal is a line that intersects two or more lines at different points.