Introduction to Geometry (Edmentum Mastery test)
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Which Greek geometer founded a philosophical society that devoted itself to the study of mathematics?
Pythagoras
According to the Ruler Postulate, what does the set of points on any line correspond to?
Real Numbers
In which career would you most likely apply concepts from geometry?
computer game designer
How can you summarize the ruler placement postulate? You can measure the ____________ between points A and B by using __________ as zero.
positive distance; either point
What is the difference between an axiom and a theorem? An axiom is a statement believed to be true____________, whereas a theorem is believed to be true____________.
without requiring proof; based on logical deduction
