Geometry: Semester 1 Review

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What is the definition of a point in geometry?

Back

A point is a specific location in space that has no dimensions, represented by a dot.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a line segment?

Back

A line segment is a part of a line that has two endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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Define a ray in geometry.

Back

A ray is a part of a line that starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the difference between parallel and perpendicular lines?

Back

Parallel lines never intersect and are always the same distance apart, while perpendicular lines intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a triangle?

Back

Perimeter = side1 + side2 + side3.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is a polygon?

Back

A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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Define a circle in geometry.

Back

A circle is a set of points in a plane that are equidistant from a fixed point called the center.

Front

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

In a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What are complementary angles?

Back

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

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CCSS.7.G.B.5