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7th Grade Geometry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vertical Angles | angles that are opposite from one another when lines intersect; these angles are congruent |
| Supplementary Angles | angles that have a sum of 180 degrees |
| Adjacent Angles | angles that share a common point and side |
| Complementary Angles | angles that have a sum of 90 degrees |
| Scale Factor | the ratio of corresponding sides in similar figures; the multiplier used in similar figures |
| Acute Angle | An angle whose measurement is less than (<) 90 degrees |
| Obtuse Angle | An angle whose measurement is greater than (>) 90 degrees |
| Right Angle | An angle whose measurement is equal to (=) 90 degrees |
| Straight Angle | An angle whose measurement is equal to (=) 180 degrees; this angle forms a straight line |
| Similar Figures | having the same shape but not necessarily the same size |