Plane Geometry and Similarity Review

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence stating that if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence stating that if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

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ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a criterion for triangle congruence stating that if two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence stating that if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the corresponding non-included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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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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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 degrees.

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What is the definition of similar triangles?

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Similar triangles are triangles that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar triangles?

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In similar triangles, the ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides are equal.

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How do you determine if two triangles are similar using AA?

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Two triangles are similar if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle (AA criterion).

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle can be calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 * base * height.