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Angles and Triangles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| vertex | the point where two rays meet |
| right angle | an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees |
| acute angle | an angle that measures less than 90 degrees |
| obtuse angle | an angle that measures greater than 90 degrees |
| straight angle | an angle that measures exactly 180 degrees |
| vertical angles | opposite angles formed by the intersection of two lines |
| congruent | having the same measure |
| adjacent angles | angles that have the same vertex, share a common side, and do not overlap |
| complementary angles | two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees |
| supplementary angles | two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees |
| triangle | a geometric figure with three sides and three angles |
| acute triangle | a triangle whose angles all measure less than 90 degrees |
| right triangle | a triangle with one 90 degree angle |
| obtuse triangle | a triangle with one angle measuring greater than 90 degrees |
| scalene triangle | a triangle with no congruent sides |
| isosceles triangle | a triangle with at least two congruent sides |
| equilateral triangle | a triangle with three congruent sides |
| congruent segments | sides with the same length |