Prentice Hall Geometry

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  1. Proof Given: angle s p t approximately equal to . angle o p t comma . s p bar , approximately equal to . o p bar

    Prove: angle s approximately equal to . angle o

    Triangles STP and OTP share side TP, with angles TPS and TPO equal and sides SP and OP equal.

  2. Proof Given: y t bar , approximately equal to . y p bar , comma . angle c approximately equal to , angle r comma

    angle t approximately equal to . angle p

    Prove: c t bar , approximately equal to . r p bar

    Triangles CYT and RYP share vertex Y, with angles C and R equal, angles T and P equal, and sides YT and YP equal.

Reasoning Copy and mark the figure to show the given information. Explain how you would prove angle p approximately equal to angle q .

  1. Given: p k bar , approximately equal to . q k bar , comma . k l bar  bisects angle p k q
  2. Given: k l bar  is the perpendicular bisector of p q bar , .
  3. Given: k l bar , up tack . p q bar , comma . k l bar  bisects angle p k q

    Triangles PKL and QKL share side KL.

  4. Think About a Plan The construction of a line perpendicular to line l through point P on line l is shown. Explain why you can conclude that modified c p with left right arrow above  is perpendicular to l.
    • How can you use congruent triangles to justify the construction?
    • Which lengths or distances are equal by construction?
    • Horizontal line l contains point P. From P, arcs are drawn on l at A and B, left and right of P, respectively. From A and B, arcs are drawn above l, intersecting at C. A vertical line passes through C and P.
  5. Proof Given: b eh bar , approximately equal to . b c bar , comma . b d bar  bisects angle eh b c

    Prove: b d bar , up tack . eh c bar , comma . b d bar  bisects eh c bar

    Triangles ABD and CBD share side BD, with sides AB and CB equal.

  6. Proof Given: l up tack . eh b bar , comma  l bisects eh b bar  at C, P is on l

    Prove: p eh equals p b

    Triangles APC and BPC share side PC, which lies on line l. Angle ACP is a right angle.

  7. Constructions The construction of angle b  congruent to given angle eh  is shown. eh d bar , approximately equal to . b f bar  because they are congruent radii. d c bar , approximately equal to . f e bar  because both arcs have the same compass settings. Explain why you can conclude that angle eh approximately equal to angle b .

    From angle A, a large arc passes through C on the horizontal ray and D on the diagonal ray. From angle B, a large arc passes through F on the horizontal ray. From F, a small arc intersects the large arc at point E on the second ray.

  8. Proof Given: b e bar , up tack . eh c bar , comma . d f bar , up tack . eh c bar , comma . b e bar , approximately equal to . d f bar , comma . eh f bar , approximately equal to . c e bar

    Prove: eh b bar , approximately equal to . c d bar

    Quadrilateral ABCD has diagonal AC. A segment from B meets AC at a right angle at E. A segment from D meets AC at a right angle at F. Segments BE and DF are equal.

  9. Proof Given: j k bar . vertical line vertical line , q p bar , comma . j k bar , approximately equal to . p q bar

    Prove: k q bar  bisects j p bar , .

    Triangles JKM and PMQ share vertex M, with sides JK and PQ equal and parallel.


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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