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BIG ideas

  1. Measurement

    Essential Question How do you find a side length or angle measure in a right triangle?

  2. Similarity

    Essential Question How do trigonometric ratios relate to similar right triangles?

  3. Coordinate Geometry

    Essential Question What is a vector?

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  • 8-1 The Pythagorean Theorem and Its Converse
  • 8-2 Special Right Triangles
  • 8-3 Trigonometry
  • 8-4 Angles of Elevation and Depression
  • 8-5 Vectors

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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