Midterm Review - Day 6 Practice

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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 by showing two angles and the non-included side are equal.

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What is the definition of SAS in triangle congruence?

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

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What is the definition of ASA in triangle congruence?

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

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What is the definition of SSS in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a method to prove triangles are congruent by showing all three sides are equal.

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What is the definition of HL in triangle congruence?

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HL stands for Hypotenuse-Leg, a method to prove right triangles are congruent by showing the hypotenuse and one leg 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 on opposite sides of a transversal that lie between two parallel lines. They are congruent.

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What does it mean for angles to be congruent?

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Angles are congruent if they have the same measure.

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What is the definition of a midpoint?

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A midpoint is a point that divides a segment into two equal parts.

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What is the significance of the 'given' statement in a proof?

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The 'given' statement provides the initial information or conditions that are assumed to be true for the proof.