Geometry Midterm Practice

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

Back

The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

Back

Congruent triangles are triangles that are identical in shape and size, meaning their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How do you find the midpoint of a line segment with endpoints (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

The midpoint M is calculated as M = ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2).

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

The area A of a triangle is given by A = (1/2) * base * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b): c² = a² + b².

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

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What is the definition of a reflection in geometry?

Back

A reflection is a transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is the relationship between complementary angles?

Back

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

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the relationship between supplementary angles?

Back

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

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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How do you determine if two triangles are similar?

Back

Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the definition of a polygon?

Back

A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments that connect to form a closed chain.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1