Common Core: High School - Geometry : Congruence

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Example Question #151 : Congruence

Prove the following parallelogram has two pairs of opposite congruent angles.

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Possible Answers:

Proof:

 is a parallelogram (given)

We can add the line  across the diagonal

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 is parallel to 

 is parallel to  (definition of a parallelogram)

 (alternate interior angles)

 is a common side between  and 

 (By Angle-Side-Angle Theorem)

 (corresponding parts of congruent triangles)

 (Addition of equalities)

 (Angle Addition Postulate)

Therefore  and 

Proof:

 is a parallelogram (given)

We can add the line  across the diagonal

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 is parallel to 

 is parallel to  (definition of a parallelogram)

 (alternate interior angles)

 is a common side between  and 

 (By Angle-Side-Angle Theorem)

Because the triangles are congruent we can assume:

Therefore  and 

Proof:

 is a parallelogram (given)

We can add the line  across the diagonal

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 is parallel to 

 is parallel to  (definition of a parallelogram)

 (corresponding angles)

 is a common side between  and 

 (By Angle-Side-Angle Theorem)

 (corresponding parts of congruent triangles)

 (Addition of equalities)

 (Angle Addition Postulate)

Therefore  and 

Correct answer:

Proof:

 is a parallelogram (given)

We can add the line  across the diagonal

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 is parallel to 

 is parallel to  (definition of a parallelogram)

 (alternate interior angles)

 is a common side between  and 

 (By Angle-Side-Angle Theorem)

 (corresponding parts of congruent triangles)

 (Addition of equalities)

 (Angle Addition Postulate)

Therefore  and 

Explanation:

Statement                                                                            Reasoning

 is a parallelogram.                                           This is given in the problem.

We can add the line  across the diagonal                   Connecting any two points make a line, so this is a valid line we can add.

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 is parallel to 

 is parallel to   We know this to be true according to the definition of a parallelogram.

 Line  is a transversal line intersection two parallel lines. We could extend lines  and  or lines  and  to make this relationship more clear. Alternate interior angles are formed by this transversal line.

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 is a common side between  and 

 We are able to use the Angle-Side-Angle Theorem because we have one congruent side between these two triangles, , and two pairs of congruent angles, 

 Congruent triangles have congruent corresponding parts by definition

 Because these angles are congruent they are also equal

 Since  we can add one of these angles to each side and still keep the equation balanced and equal

 The Angle Addition Postulate says that two side by side angles create a new angle whose measure is equal to their sum

  We are simply substituting these equalities into the equation 

 Equal angles are congruent

Therefore  and 

Thus, we have proven that this parallelogram has two pairs of opposite congruent angles.

Example Question #11 : Parallelogram Proofs

Prove the following parallelogram has diagonals that bisect each other.

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Possible Answers:

Proof:

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Proof:

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Proof:

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Correct answer:

Proof:

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Explanation:

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Example Question #1 : Construct Inscribed Figures (Equilateral Triangles, Squares, Regular Hexagons): Ccss.Math.Content.Hsg Co.D.13

Given only the line segment , what is the first step to construct a diamond.

Possible Answers:

Calculate the slope of .

Draw a perpendicular line from point  of length .

Draw a  angle.

Calculate the length of .

Draw a parallel line from point  of length .

Correct answer:

Calculate the length of .

Explanation:

Given only a line segment there are numerous steps that need to be taken to construct a diamond. Recall a diamond is a parallelogram with four equilateral sides where the diagonals are vertical and horizontal.

The first step in constructing a diamond would be to calculate the length of the line segment . After the length is known then the slope can be found and from there, each of the connecting lines can be drawn. 

Therefore, the correct answer is,

"Calculate the length of ."

Example Question #2 : Construct Inscribed Figures (Equilateral Triangles, Squares, Regular Hexagons): Ccss.Math.Content.Hsg Co.D.13

Which of the following images is a triangle that is inscribed in a circle?

Possible Answers:

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None of the answers.

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

To determine which image illustrates a triangle that is inscribed in a circle, first understand what the term "inscribed" means.

"Inscribed" means to draw inside of. Therefore, a triangle inscribed in a circle means the triangle will be drawn inside of a circle.

The image that illustrates this is as followed.

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Example Question #3 : Construct Inscribed Figures (Equilateral Triangles, Squares, Regular Hexagons): Ccss.Math.Content.Hsg Co.D.13

Which of the following images is a rectangle that is inscribed in a circle?

Possible Answers:

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None of the other answers.

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

To determine which image illustrates a rectangle that is inscribed in a circle, first understand what the term "inscribed" means.

"Inscribed" means to draw inside of. Therefore, a rectangle inscribed in a circle means the rectangle will be drawn inside of a circle.

The image that illustrates this is as followed.

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Example Question #4 : Construct Inscribed Figures (Equilateral Triangles, Squares, Regular Hexagons): Ccss.Math.Content.Hsg Co.D.13

Which of the following images is a circle that is inscribed in a rectangle?

Possible Answers:

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None of the other answers.

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

To determine which image illustrates a circle that is inscribed in a rectangle, first understand what the term "inscribed" means.

"Inscribed" means to draw inside of. Therefore, a circle inscribed in a rectangle means the circle will be drawn inside of a rectangle.

The image that illustrates this is as followed.

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Example Question #5 : Construct Inscribed Figures (Equilateral Triangles, Squares, Regular Hexagons): Ccss.Math.Content.Hsg Co.D.13

Which of the following images is a circle that is inscribed in a triangle?

Possible Answers:

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None of the answers.

Screen shot 2016 06 15 at 12.43.10 pm

Screen shot 2016 06 15 at 12.40.15 pm

Screen shot 2016 06 15 at 12.43.14 pm

Correct answer:

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Explanation:

To determine which image illustrates a circle that is inscribed in a triangle, first understand what the term "inscribed" means.

"Inscribed" means to draw inside of. Therefore, a circle inscribed in a triangle means the circle will be drawn inside of a triangle.

The image that illustrates this is as followed.

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Example Question #6 : Construct Inscribed Figures (Equilateral Triangles, Squares, Regular Hexagons): Ccss.Math.Content.Hsg Co.D.13

Which of the following images is a pentagon that is inscribed in a circle?

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

To determine which image illustrates a pentagon that is inscribed in a circle, first understand what the term "inscribed" means.

"Inscribed" means to draw inside of. Therefore, a pentagon inscribed in a circle means the pentagon will be drawn inside of a circle.

The image that illustrates this is as followed.

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Example Question #7 : Construct Inscribed Figures (Equilateral Triangles, Squares, Regular Hexagons): Ccss.Math.Content.Hsg Co.D.13

Which of the following images is a circle that is inscribed in a pentagon?

Possible Answers:

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Screen shot 2016 06 15 at 12.43.14 pm

Screen shot 2016 06 16 at 5.47.56 am

Screen shot 2016 06 15 at 12.43.10 pm

Correct answer:

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Explanation:

To determine which image illustrates a circle that is inscribed in a pentagon, first understand what the term "inscribed" means.

"Inscribed" means to draw inside of. Therefore, a circle inscribed in a pentagon means the circle will be drawn inside of a pentagon.

The image that illustrates this is as followed.

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Example Question #1 : Construct Inscribed Figures (Equilateral Triangles, Squares, Regular Hexagons)

If a rectangle is inscribed in a circle what can be said about the relationship between the circles diameter and a measurement on the rectangle?

Possible Answers:

All of the answers are equivalencies.

The diameter of the circle is equal to the perimeter of the rectangle.

The diameter of the circle is equal to the side length of the rectangle.

The diameter of the circle is equal to the side squared of the rectangle.

The diameter of the circle is equal to the diagonal of the rectangle.

Correct answer:

The diameter of the circle is equal to the diagonal of the rectangle.

Explanation:

First understand what the term "inscribed" means.

"Inscribed" means to draw inside of. Therefore, a rectangle inscribed in a circle means the rectangle will be drawn inside of a circle. 

From here the following image can be constructed.

Diagonal

The diameter of the circle is any and all straight lines that cut the circle in half. Since the rectangle is inscribed in that circle and all corners touch the circle then the diameter of the circle is equivalent to the length of the rectangle's diagonal.

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