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philomath_geometry_a_vocab_04
fourth common list of vocabulary terms for geometry a
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Mathematics
10th Grade
10/07/2012

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proof

Definition
A convincing argument that uses logic to show that a statement is true.
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adjacent angles

Definition
Two angles in a plane that share a common vertex and a common side but have no interior points in common.
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theorem

Definition
A statement that has been proven to be true deductively.
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vertical angles

Definition
The opposite angles formed by two intersecting lines.
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inductive reasoning (induction)
Definition
Forming conjectures on the basis of observations.
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straight angle
Definition
An angle with a measure of 180 degrees.
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linear pair
Definition

A pair of angles that have one side in common and whose other two sides are rays going in opposite directions to form a line.

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