5th period midterm #2

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What does the symbol \( \sim \) represent in geometry?

Back

The symbol \( \sim \) denotes similarity between two geometric figures.

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What is the meaning of the symbol \( \equiv \)?

Back

The symbol \( \equiv \) represents congruence in geometry.

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What does the symbol \( \overline{AB} \) represent?

Back

The symbol \( \overline{AB} \) represents a line segment between points A and B.

Front

What does the symbol \( \triangle \) typically represent in geometry?

Back

The symbol \( \triangle \) represents a triangle.

Front

What is the definition of congruent figures?

Back

Congruent figures are figures that have the same shape and size.

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What is the definition of similar figures?

Back

Similar figures have the same shape but may differ in size.

Front

What does the symbol \( \angle ABC \) represent?

Back

The symbol \( \angle ABC \) represents the angle formed by points A, B, and C.

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What is the difference between congruence and similarity?

Back

Congruence means figures are identical in shape and size, while similarity means they have the same shape but different sizes.

Front

What does the symbol \( \neq \) indicate?

Back

The symbol \( \neq \) indicates that two values are not equal.

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What is the significance of parallel lines in geometry?

Back

Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet and are always the same distance apart.