POD Notation (Dec18) All

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What is POD notation?

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POD notation refers to the method of naming geometric figures based on their properties and relationships, often used in geometry to identify congruence and similarity.

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What does ΔXYZ ≅ ΔCAB signify?

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It signifies that triangle XYZ is congruent to triangle CAB, meaning they have the same shape and size.

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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 equal.

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What is the definition of an angle?

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An angle is formed by two rays (sides of the angle) that share a common endpoint (the vertex).

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How do you name an angle?

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An angle can be named using three points: the vertex point in the middle and one point from each ray.

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What is the wrong way to name an angle?

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Naming an angle using only one point (the vertex) or using a point that is not on the angle's rays is incorrect.

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What is the measure of an angle?

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The measure of an angle is the amount of rotation from one ray to another, usually expressed in degrees.

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What is the relationship between complementary angles?

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

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What is the relationship between supplementary angles?

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Supplementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees.

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What is a right angle?

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A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.