Geometry REGENTS Winter Break Assignment

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What is the definition of a point in geometry?

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A point is a precise location or position in space, typically represented by a dot.

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What is a line segment?

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A line segment is a part of a line that is bounded by two distinct endpoints.

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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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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

In a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a² + b² = c²).

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What is the definition of 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 definition of 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 polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of line segments connected end to end.

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

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

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What is a circle?

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