Geometry Symbols Review

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What is the role of mathematics as mentioned in the text?

To replace language with symbols
To create complex puzzles
To communicate information using its own symbols (correct)
To represent real-world objects

What can be inferred about the use of symbols in mathematics?

They are used to confuse students
They become more prevalent as mathematics advances (correct)
They replace verbal communication entirely
They are unnecessary in advanced mathematics

In what way does mathematics rely on its own set of symbols?

By developing a new alphabet
By creating abstract concepts
By using hieroglyphic-like characters
By communicating information differently from other disciplines (correct)

What does the text suggest that students need to refresh their memories on?

Geometry symbols (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following geometry symbols with their meanings:

$ riangle$ = Triangle $ heta$ = Theta $ ightarrow$ = Right angle $ herefore$ = Therefore Signup and view all the answers

Match the following geometry terms with their definitions:

Congruent = Having the same size and shape Perpendicular = Meeting at a right angle Isosceles = Having two sides of equal length Quadrilateral = Four-sided polygon Signup and view all the answers

Match the following mathematical operations with their symbols:

Addition = $+$ Subtraction = $-$ Multiplication = $\times$ Division = $\div$ Signup and view all the answers

Match the following mathematical terms with their meanings:

Prime number = A natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself Factorial = The product of all positive integers less than or equal to a given number Hypotenuse = The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle Exponent = The number of times a number is multiplied by itself Signup and view all the answers