Prentice Hall Geometry

5 Cumulative Test Prep

Vocabulary Builder

As you solve test items, you must understand the meanings of mathematical terms. Choose the correct term to complete each sentence.

  1. The (inverse, converse) of a conditional statement negates both the hypothesis and the conclusion.
  2. The lines containing the altitudes of a triangle are concurrent at the (orthocenter, centroid) of the triangle.
  3. The side opposite the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is the (hypotenuse, base).
  4. The linear equation y equals . m x plus b  is in (slope-intercept form, point-slope form).

Multiple Choice

Read each question. Then write the letter of the correct answer on your paper.

  1. One side of a triangle has length 6 in. and another side has length 3 in. Which is the greatest possible value for the length of the third side?
    1. 3 in.
    2. 6 in.
    3. 8 in.
    4. 9 in.
  2. cap delta eh b c  is an equilateral triangle. Which is NOT a true statement about cap delta eh b c question mark
    1. All three sides have the same length.
    2. cap delta eh b c  is isosceles.
    3. cap delta eh b c  is equiangular.
    4. The measure of angle eh  is 50.

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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