A My Math Video screen displays a gymnast performing on parallel bars, appearing as a blur as he spins between them.

Big Ideas

  1. Reasoning and Proof

    Essential Question How do you prove that two lines are parallel?

  2. Measurement

    Essential Question What is the sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle?

  3. Coordinate Geometry

    Essential Question How do you write an equation of a line in the coordinate plane?

Chapter Preview

  • 3-1 Lines and Angles
  • 3-2 Properties of Parallel Lines
  • 3-3 Proving Lines Parallel
  • 3-4 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
  • 3-5 Parallel Lines and Triangles
  • 3-6 Constructing Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
  • 3-7 Equations of Lines in the Coordinate Plane
  • 3-8 Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

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Table of Contents

Prentice Hall Geometry Chapter 1 Tools of Geometry Chapter 2 Reasoning and Proof Chapter 3 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Chapter 5 Relationships Within Triangles Chapter 6 Polygons and Quadrilaterals Chapter 7 Similarity Chapter 8 Right Triangles and Trigonometry Chapter 9 Transformations Chapter 10 Area Chapter 11 Surface Area and Volume Chapter 12 Circles Skills Handbook Reference Visual Glossary Selected Answers Index Acknowledgments