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What does collinear mean?
What does collinear mean?
When three or more points lie on a straight line.
What are complementary angles?
What are complementary angles?
Two angles that add up to 90 degrees.
What does congruent mean?
What does congruent mean?
The same shape and same size.
What does coplanar mean?
What does coplanar mean?
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What is an endpoint?
What is an endpoint?
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What is a line?
What is a line?
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What is a linear pair?
What is a linear pair?
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What is an obtuse angle?
What is an obtuse angle?
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What are opposite rays?
What are opposite rays?
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What are parallel lines?
What are parallel lines?
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What are parallel planes?
What are parallel planes?
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What is a plane in geometry?
What is a plane in geometry?
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What is a point?
What is a point?
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What is a ray?
What is a ray?
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What are skew lines?
What are skew lines?
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What is a straight angle?
What is a straight angle?
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What are supplementary angles?
What are supplementary angles?
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What is an unidentified term in geometry?
What is an unidentified term in geometry?
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What is a vertex?
What is a vertex?
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What are vertical angles?
What are vertical angles?
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What is a midpoint?
What is a midpoint?
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What is a line segment?
What is a line segment?
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What is a segment bisector?
What is a segment bisector?
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What is an angle bisector?
What is an angle bisector?
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What is an acute angle?
What is an acute angle?
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What are adjacent angles?
What are adjacent angles?
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What is an axiom or postulate?
What is an axiom or postulate?
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Study Notes
Geometry Terms and Definitions
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Collinear refers to three or more points lying on a straight line; any two points are always collinear.
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Complimentary angles add up to 90 degrees; they do not need to be adjacent.
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Congruent shapes have the same size and form.
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Coplanar entities lie on the same two-dimensional plane, including points, lines, and shapes.
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An endpoint marks the termination of a line segment or ray.
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A line is a straight, one-dimensional figure extending infinitely in both directions, determined uniquely by any two points.
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Linear pairs consist of two adjacent angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees, forming a straight line; if one angle is acute, the other is obtuse.
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Obtuse angles measure more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.
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Opposite rays share a common endpoint and extend in opposite directions, forming a straight line.
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Parallel lines are distinct lines in the same plane that never intersect and share the same slope.
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Parallel planes are non-intersecting flat surfaces; shapes like cubes have three sets of these planes.
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A plane is a flat two-dimensional surface extending infinitely in all directions, defined by any three non-collinear points.
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A point represents an exact location with no dimensions, only a positional value.
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A ray starts at an endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction, named according to its starting point and direction.
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Skew lines are non-parallel lines in space that do not cross each other.
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A straight angle measures 180 degrees and appears as a straight line, indicating a complete reversal of direction.
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Supplementary angles have measures that sum to 180 degrees; they can be non-adjacent.
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Undefined terms in geometry include point, line, and plane, which are foundational yet not formally defined.
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A vertex is where two or more lines meet, creating a corner or intersection.
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Vertical angles are the opposite angles formed when two lines intersect; they are congruent.
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The midpoint of a segment is equidistant from its endpoints; in a coordinate plane, it's calculated as ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2).
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A line segment connects two points and has definite endpoints.
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A segment bisector divides a line segment into two equal parts, intersecting at the midpoint.
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An angle bisector is a ray that divides an angle into two equal measures; it can also be represented by a line or line segment.
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Acute angles measure less than 90 degrees.
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Adjacent angles share a vertex and a common side, remaining non-overlapping.
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An axiom or postulate is a foundational statement accepted without proof in geometry.
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Explore essential geometry terms with these flashcards for Unit 1. Each card provides definitions for key concepts such as collinear points, complimentary angles, and congruence. Perfect for mastering geometric principles and preparing for exams.