Geometry Chapter 3 Review

Front

What is the formula to calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What does the slope represent in a linear equation?

Back

The slope represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the slope of the line perpendicular to a line with slope -2/7?

Back

The slope of the perpendicular line is 7/2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The y-intercept (b) is the value of y when x = 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What are alternate interior angles?

Back

Angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and inside the two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

Back

Corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two angles are vertical angles, what can be said about their measures?

Back

Vertical angles are equal.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the measure of an angle that is supplementary to a 135-degree angle?

Back

The supplementary angle measures 45 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

Front

How do you find the equation of a line given a point and a slope?

Back

Use the point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1).

Front

What is the definition of a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.