Shared Flashcard Set

Details

geometry
morphew chapter 1
17
Mathematics
10th Grade
10/02/2008

Additional Mathematics Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Adjacent Angles
Definition
Two angles in the same plane that have a common vertex and a common side, but no common interior points
Term

Angle

Definition
A figure consisting of two nonollinear rays with a common endpoint
Term
Collinear
Definition
Points that lie on the same line
Term
Complementary Angles
Definition
Two angles whose degree measures have a sum of 90 degrees
Term
Congruent
Definition

Angles (or segments, lines, etc.) that have the same length

Term
Line
Definition

A basic undefined term of geometry, it extends indefinitely in two directions and has no thickness or width.

Term

Midpoint

Definition
The point M between P and Q such that Pm = MQ
Term
Opposite Rays
Definition
Two rays that share a common endpoint
Term
Perpendicular lines
Definition
Two lines that intersect to form four right angles
Term
Postulate
Definition
A statement that describes a fundamental relationship between the basic terms of Geometry. It is accepted as true without proof.
Term
Ray
Definition
This figure has one endpoint and extends indefinitely in one direction
Term
Segment
Definition
A part of a line that consists of two endpoints and all of the points in between
Term
Segment bisector
Definition
A segment, line or plane that intersects a segment at its midpoint
Term
Supplementary angles
Definition
Two angles degree measures have the sum of 180.
Term
Theorem
Definition
A statement that can be proved using postulates, definitions, algebraic properties and rules of logic.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!