Geometry - Midterm Exam Review

Front

What is the value of x if 2x + 10 = 50?

Back

x = 20

Front

What is an altitude in geometry?

Back

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

Front

What are vertical angles?

Back

Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are always equal.

Front

What is a linear pair of angles?

Back

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

Front

What is the definition of complementary angles?

Back

Complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

Front

What is the definition of corresponding angles?

Back

Corresponding angles are angles that are in the same position on two parallel lines cut by a transversal.

Front

What is the classification of an angle measuring 180 degrees?

Back

Straight angle

Front

What is the classification of an angle measuring more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees?

Back

Obtuse angle

Front

What is the classification of an angle measuring less than 90 degrees?

Back

Acute angle

Front

What is the value of x if 3x + 6 = 99?

Back

x = 31