What is a scale factor in geometry?
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity. In geometry, it is used to enlarge or reduce figures.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the sum of angles in a triangle?
Back
The sum of the interior angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Solve for x: 2(x-2)= 4x
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x = -2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are alternate interior angles?
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Alternate interior angles are pairs of angles that are on opposite sides of a transversal and inside the two lines.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Solve for x: 4x - 7 = 5x + 3
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x = -10
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for finding the measure of an angle in a right triangle?
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The formula is based on the Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2, where c is the hypotenuse.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the definition of a transversal in geometry?
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A transversal is a line that intersects two or more lines at different points.
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