Geometry - review for flashcard 5.1

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

Back

The sum of the internal angles of a triangle is 180°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Define a scalene triangle.

Back

A scalene triangle is a triangle with all sides of different lengths and no equal angles.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an isosceles triangle?

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An isosceles triangle is a triangle with at least two sides of equal length and the angles opposite those sides are equal.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an equilateral triangle?

Back

An equilateral triangle is a triangle where all three sides are of equal length and all three angles are 60°.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the measure of each external angle of a triangle?

Back

The measure of each external angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two opposite internal angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If one angle of a triangle is 90°, what type of triangle is it?

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It is a right triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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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 is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a² + b² = c²).

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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How do you find the measure of an unknown angle in a triangle?

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To find the measure of an unknown angle in a triangle, subtract the sum of the known angles from 180°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between the angles in a linear pair?

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The angles in a linear pair are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180°.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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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°.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5