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| A rule that is accepted without proof is known as a _____________ or ____________. |
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| What does the Postulate: 1 Ruler Postulate refer to? |
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| The points on a line can be matched "one to one" with real numbers. The real number that corresponds to a point is the coordinate of the point. |
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| What does AB refer to in geometrical terms? |
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The length of the line (ray) AB |
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What does Euclidean mean?
How is it pronounced? |
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Relating to geometry as developed by Euclid.
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The word Geometry is derived from the Greek words "gaia" (geo) and "metria" (meter) and means "earth measures". Geometry has been widely used in the field of science, engineering, computers, and art. Its origin was during the ancient civilization in Egypt, where geometry was used in their arts, astronomy, and architecture.
It deals with all shapes. |
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| When three points lie on a line, one of them is _________ the other two. |
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| What is Postulate 2: Segment Addition Postulate (in other words, what is the mathematical theorem that describes it?) |
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If B is between A and C, then AB + BC = AC.
If AB + BC = AC, then B is between A and C. |
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| What is the distance formula (what is the mathematical explanation of the distance formula)? |
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The distance 'd' between the points A = (x1, y1) and B = (x2, y2) is given by the formula:
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| In words, describe what the distance formula relates to. |
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| It is a formula that calculates the difference between two points on a coordinate plane. |
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