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Reading to Learn Mathematics
4
This is an alphabetical list of the key vocabulary terms you will learn in Chapter 4.
As you study the chapter, complete each term’s definition or description. Remember
to add the page number where you found the term. Add these pages to your
Geometry Study Notebook to review vocabulary at the end of the chapter.
Vocabulary Term
Found
on Page
Definition/Description/Example
acute triangle
base angles
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




congruence transformation
kuhn·GROO·uhns
congruent triangles
coordinate proof
corollary
equiangular triangle
equilateral triangle
exterior angle
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Vocabulary Term
(continued)
Found
on Page
Definition/Description/Example
flow proof
included angle
included side
isosceles triangle
obtuse triangle
remote interior angles
right triangle
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


scalene triangle
SKAY·leen
vertex angle
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Learning to Read Mathematics
This is a list of key theorems and postulates you will learn in Chapter 4. As you
study the chapter, write each theorem or postulate in your own words. Include
illustrations as appropriate. Remember to include the page number where you
found the theorem or postulate. Add this page to your Geometry Study Notebook
so you can review the theorems and postulates at the end of the chapter.
Theorem or Postulate
Found
on Page
Description/Illustration/Abbreviation
Theorem 4.1
Angle Sum Theorem
Theorem 4.2
Third Angle Theorem
Theorem 4.3
Exterior Angle Theorem
Theorem 4.4
Theorem 4.5
Angle-Angle-Side
Congruence (AAS)
Theorem 4.6
Leg-Leg Congruence (LL)
Theorem 4.7
Hypotenuse-Angle
Congruence (HA)
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Theorem or Postulate
(continued)
Found
on Page
Description/Illustration/Abbreviation
Theorem 4.8
Leg-Angle Congruence (LA)
Theorem 4.9
Isosceles Triangle Theorem
Theorem 4.10
Postulate 4.1
Side-Side-Side Congruence
(SSS)
Postulate 4.2
Side-Angle-Side Congruence
(SAS)
Postulate 4.3
Angle-Side-Angle
Congruence (ASA)
Postulate 3.4
Hypotenuse-Leg Congruence
(HL)
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Classifying Triangles
Classify Triangles by Angles
of its angles.
One way to classify a triangle is by the measures
• If one of the angles of a triangle is an obtuse angle, then the triangle is an obtuse triangle.
• If one of the angles of a triangle is a right angle, then the triangle is a right triangle.
• If all three of the angles of a triangle are acute angles, then the triangle is an acute triangle.
Example
a.
Lesson 4-1
• If all three angles of an acute triangle are congruent, then the triangle is an equiangular triangle.
Classify each triangle.
A
B
60!
C
All three angles are congruent, so all three angles have measure 60°.
The triangle is an equiangular triangle.
b.
E
120!
35!
D
25!
F
The triangle has one angle that is obtuse. It is an obtuse triangle.
c.
G
90!
H
60!
30!
J
The triangle has one right angle. It is a right triangle.
Exercises
Classify each triangle as acute, equiangular, obtuse, or right.
1. K
2. N
30!
67!
L
4.
23!
3.
Q
65! 65!
60!
P
M
R
5. W
60!
60!
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6.
B
60!
45!
50!
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120!
90!
T
U
30!
90!
45!
Y
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28!
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Classifying Triangles
Classify Triangles by Sides You can classify a triangle by the measures of its sides.
Equal numbers of hash marks indicate congruent sides.
• If all three sides of a triangle are congruent, then the triangle is an equilateral triangle.
• If at least two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the triangle is an isosceles triangle.
• If no two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the triangle is a scalene triangle.
Example
a.
Classify each triangle.
b.
H
c.
N
T
23
L
R
J
Two sides are congruent.
The triangle is an
isosceles triangle.
X
P
All three sides are
congruent. The triangle
is an equilateral triangle.
12
V
15
The triangle has no pair
of congruent sides. It is
a scalene triangle.
Exercises
Classify each triangle as equilateral, isosceles, or scalene.
1.
A
2
G
4.
!"
3
2.
1
C
18
K
5. B
S
3.
G
18
W
17
12
18
Q
I
A
32x
O
19
6. D
32x
8x
C
M
x
x
E
x
F
U
7. Find the measure of each side of equilateral !RST with RS ! 2x " 2, ST ! 3x,
and TR ! 5x # 4.
8. Find the measure of each side of isosceles !ABC with AB ! BC if AB ! 4y,
BC ! 3y " 2, and AC ! 3y.
9. Find the measure of each side of !ABC with vertices A(#1, 5), B(6, 1), and C(2, #6).
Classify the triangle.
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Classifying Triangles
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Identify the indicated type of triangles.
7. right
B
A
8. isosceles
E
9. scalene
Lesson 4-1
Use a protractor to classify each triangle as acute, equiangular, obtuse, or right.
D
C
10. obtuse
ALGEBRA Find x and the measure of each side of the triangle.
11. !ABC is equilateral with AB! 3x # 2, BC ! 2x " 4, and CA ! x " 10.
12. !DEF is isosceles, "D is the vertex angle, DE ! x " 7, DF ! 3x # 1, and EF ! 2x " 5.
Find the measures of the sides of !RST and classify each triangle by its sides.
13. R(0, 2), S(2, 5), T(4, 2)
14. R(1, 3), S(4, 7), T(5, 4)
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Practice
Classifying Triangles
Use a protractor to classify each triangle as acute, equiangular, obtuse, or right.
1.
2.
3.
Identify the indicated type of triangles if
!B
A
!"A
!D
!"B
!D
!"D
!C
!, B
!E
!"E
!D
!, A
!B
!⊥B
!C
!, and E
!D
!⊥D
!C
!.
4. right
B
E
5. obtuse
A
6. scalene
D
C
7. isosceles
ALGEBRA Find x and the measure of each side of the triangle.
8. !FGH is equilateral with FG ! x " 5, GH ! 3x # 9, and FH ! 2x # 2.
9. !LMN is isosceles, "L is the vertex angle, LM ! 3x # 2, LN ! 2x " 1, and MN ! 5x # 2.
Find the measures of the sides of !KPL and classify each triangle by its sides.
10. K(#3, 2) P(2, 1), L(#2, #3)
11. K(5, #3), P(3, 4), L(#1, 1)
12. K(#2, #6), P(#4, 0), L(3, #1)
13. DESIGN Diana entered the design at the right in a logo contest
sponsored by a wildlife environmental group. Use a protractor.
How many right angles are there?
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Classifying Triangles
Pre-Activity
Why are triangles important in construction?
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-1 at the top of page 178 in your textbook.
• Why are triangles used for braces in construction rather than other shapes?
Reading the Lesson
1. Supply the correct numbers to complete each sentence.
a. In an obtuse triangle, there are
acute angle(s),
right angle(s), and
obtuse angle(s).
b. In an acute triangle, there are
acute angle(s),
right angle(s), and
obtuse angle(s).
c. In a right triangle, there are
acute angle(s),
right angle(s), and
obtuse angle(s).
2. Determine whether each statement is always, sometimes, or never true.
a. A right triangle is scalene.
b. An obtuse triangle is isosceles.
c. An equilateral triangle is a right triangle.
d. An equilateral triangle is isosceles.
e. An acute triangle is isosceles.
f. A scalene triangle is obtuse.
3. Describe each triangle by as many of the following words as apply: acute, obtuse, right,
scalene, isosceles, or equilateral.
a.
b.
70!
80!
30!
c.
135!
4
3
5
Helping You Remember
4. A good way to remember a new mathematical term is to relate it to a nonmathematical
definition of the same word. How is the use of the word acute, when used to describe
acute pain, related to the use of the word acute when used to describe an acute angle or
an acute triangle?
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• Why do you think that isosceles triangles are used more often than
scalene triangles in construction?
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Enrichment
Reading Mathematics
When you read geometry, you may need to draw a diagram to make the text
easier to understand.
Example
Consider three points, A, B, and C on a coordinate grid.
The y-coordinates of A and B are the same. The x-coordinate of B is
greater than the x-coordinate of A. Both coordinates of C are greater
than the corresponding coordinates of B. Is triangle ABC acute, right,
or obtuse?
To answer this question, first draw a sample triangle
that fits the description.
Side AB must be a horizontal segment because the
y-coordinates are the same. Point C must be located
to the right and up from point B.
From the diagram you can see that triangle ABC
must be obtuse.
y
Q
A
B
O
x
Answer each question. Draw a simple triangle on the grid above to help you.
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1. Consider three points, R, S, and
T on a coordinate grid. The
x-coordinates of R and S are the
same. The y-coordinate of T is
between the y-coordinates of R
and S. The x-coordinate of T is less
than the x-coordinate of R. Is angle
R of triangle RST acute, right, or
obtuse?
2. Consider three noncollinear points,
J, K, and L on a coordinate grid. The
y-coordinates of J and K are the
same. The x-coordinates of K and L
are the same. Is triangle JKL acute,
right, or obtuse?
3. Consider three noncollinear points,
D, E, and F on a coordinate grid.
The x-coordinates of D and E are
opposites. The y-coordinates of D and
E are the same. The x-coordinate of
F is 0. What kind of triangle must
!DEF be: scalene, isosceles, or
equilateral?
4. Consider three points, G, H, and I
on a coordinate grid. Points G and
H are on the positive y-axis, and
the y-coordinate of G is twice the
y-coordinate of H. Point I is on the
positive x-axis, and the x-coordinate
of I is greater than the y-coordinate
of G. Is triangle GHI scalene,
isosceles, or equilateral?
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4-2
Angles of Triangles
Angle Sum Theorem If the measures of two angles of a triangle are known,
the measure of the third angle can always be found.
The sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is 180.
In the figure at the right, m"A " m"B " m"C ! 180.
B
A
Example 1
Example 2
Find the missing
angle measures.
Find m"T.
S
B
35!
25!
R
C
90!
T
m"R " m"S " m"T ! 180
25 " 35 " m"T ! 180
60 " m"T ! 180
m"T ! 120
Angle Sum
Theorem
Substitution
Add.
Subtract 60
from each side.
A
58!
C
1
2
108!
D
3
E
m"1 " m"A " m"B
m"1 " 58 " 90
m"1 " 148
m"1
!
!
!
!
180
180
180
32
m"2 ! 32
m"3 " m"2 " m"E
m"3 " 32 " 108
m"3 " 140
m"3
!
!
!
!
180
180
180
40
Angle Sum Theorem
Substitution
Add.
Subtract 148 from
each side.
Vertical angles are
congruent.
Angle Sum Theorem
Substitution
Add.
Subtract 140 from
each side.
Exercises
Find the measure of each numbered angle.
1.
62!
3. V
60!
W
U
5.
90!
1
P
2.
M
1
4. M
1
30!
P
6. A
R
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1
T
2
T 60!
W
30!
Q
N
1 2
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58!
Q
20!
152!
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50!
O
G
S
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(continued)
Angles of Triangles
Exterior Angle Theorem
At each vertex of a triangle, the angle formed by one side
and an extension of the other side is called an exterior angle of the triangle. For each
exterior angle of a triangle, the remote interior angles are the interior angles that are not
adjacent to that exterior angle. In the diagram below, "B and "A are the remote interior
angles for exterior "DCB.
The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to
the sum of the measures of the two remote interior angles.
m"1 ! m"A " m"B
Exterior Angle
Theorem
B
1
C
D
Example 1
Example 2
Find m"1.
Find x.
P
S
78! Q
80!
R
A
1
60!
T
m"1 ! m"R " m"S
! 60 " 80
! 140
Exterior Angle Theorem
Substitution
Add.
55!
x!
S
R
m"PQS ! m"R " m"S
78 ! 55 " x
23 ! x
Exterior Angle Theorem
Substitution
Subtract 55 from each side.
Exercises
Find the measure of each numbered angle.
1.
2.
X
A
35!
50!
Y
1
65!
Z
3.
N
1
3
Q
O
M
60!
2
2 1
25!
B
W
4.
R
80!
C
V
1
60!
P
S
3
2
35!
U
D
36!
T
Find x.
5.
6. E
A
95!
B
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145!
C
D
H
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G
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Angles of Triangles
Find the missing angle measures.
1.
80!
S
TIGER
2.
146!
73!
Find the measure of each angle.
85!
55!
1
3. m"1
2
40!
3
4. m"2
Find the measure of each angle.
3
6. m"1
1
2
55!
150!
70!
7. m"2
8. m"3
Find the measure of each angle.
9. m"1
40!
80!
1
60!
4
105!
2
10. m"2
5
3
11. m"3
12. m"4
13. m"5
Find the measure of each angle.
B
14. m"1
1
15. m"2
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Practice
Angles of Triangles
Find the missing angle measures.
1.
2.
72!
?
40!
55!
Find the measure of each angle.
3
58!
3. m"1
1
2
35!
4. m"2
39!
5. m"3
Find the measure of each angle.
5
2
6. m"1
3
1
7. m"4
70!
36!
68!
118!
6
4
65!
82!
8. m"3
9. m"2
10. m"5
11. m"6
Find the measure of each angle if "BAD and
"BDC are right angles and m"ABC " 84.
B
12. m"1
A
1
64! C
2
D
13. m"2
14. CONSTRUCTION The diagram shows an
example of the Pratt Truss used in bridge
construction. Use the diagram to find m"1.
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Angles of Triangles
Pre-Activity
How are the angles of triangles used to make kites?
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-2 at the top of page 185 in your textbook.
The frame of the simplest kind of kite divides the kite into four triangles.
Describe these four triangles and how they are related to each other.
Reading the Lesson
E
A
a. Name the three interior angles of the triangle. (Use three
letters to name each angle.)
39!
b. Name three exterior angles of the triangle. (Use three letters
to name each angle.)
c. Name the remote interior angles of "EAB.
D
B
23!
C
F
d. Find the measure of each angle without using a protractor.
i. "DBC
ii. "ABC
iii. "ACF
iv. "EAB
2. Indicate whether each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, replace the
underlined word or number with a word or number that will make the statement true.
a. The acute angles of a right triangle are supplementary.
b. The sum of the measures of the angles of any triangle is 100.
c. A triangle can have at most one right angle or acute angle.
d. If two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, then the
third angles of the triangles are congruent.
e. The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the difference of the
measures of the two remote interior angles.
f. If the measures of two angles of a triangle are 62 and 93, then the measure of the
third angle is 35.
g. An exterior angle of a triangle forms a linear pair with an interior angle of the
triangle.
Helping You Remember
3. Many students remember mathematical ideas and facts more easily if they see them
demonstrated visually rather than having them stated in words. Describe a visual way
to demonstrate the Angle Sum Theorem.
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1. Refer to the figure.
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Enrichment
Finding Angle Measures in Triangles
You can use algebra to solve problems involving triangles.
Example
In triangle ABC, m"A, is twice m"B, and m"C
is 8 more than m"B. What is the measure of each angle?
Write and solve an equation. Let x ! m"B.
m"A " m"B " m"C ! 180
2x " x " (x " 8) ! 180
4x " 8 ! 180
4x ! 172
x ! 43
So, m" A ! 2(43) or 86, m"B ! 43, and m"C ! 43 " 8 or 51.
Solve each problem.
1. In triangle DEF, m"E is three times
m"D, and m"F is 9 less than m"E.
What is the measure of each angle?
2. In triangle RST, m"T is 5 more than
m"R, and m"S is 10 less than m"T.
What is the measure of each angle?
3. In triangle JKL, m"K is four times
m"J, and m"L is five times m"J.
What is the measure of each angle?
4. In triangle XYZ, m"Z is 2 more than twice
m"X, and m"Y is 7 less than twice m"X.
What is the measure of each angle?
5. In triangle GHI, m"H is 20 more than
m"G, and m"G is 8 more than m"I.
What is the measure of each angle?
6. In triangle MNO, m"M is equal to m"N,
and m"O is 5 more than three times
m"N. What is the measure of each angle?
7. In triangle STU, m"U is half m"T,
and m"S is 30 more than m"T. What
is the measure of each angle?
8. In triangle PQR, m"P is equal to
m"Q, and m"R is 24 less than m"P.
What is the measure of each angle?
9. Write your own problems about measures of triangles.
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Congruent Triangles
Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles
S
B
Triangles that have the same size and same shape are
congruent triangles. Two triangles are congruent if and
only if all three pairs of corresponding angles are congruent
and all three pairs of corresponding sides are congruent. In
the figure, !ABC # !RST.
R
C
Example
If !XYZ " !RST, name the pairs of
congruent angles and congruent sides.
"X # "R, "Y # "S, "Z # "T
X
$Y
$#R
$S
$, X
$Z
$#R
$T
$, Y
$Z
$#S
$T
$
T
A
Y
S
X
R
Z
T
Exercises
1.
2.
K
B
B
J
A
L
C
A
C
D
3. K
L
J
M
Name the corresponding congruent angles and sides for the congruent triangles.
4. F
G L
E
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Identify the congruent triangles in each figure.
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(continued)
Congruent Triangles
Identify Congruence Transformations
If two triangles are congruent, you can
slide, flip, or turn one of the triangles and they will still be congruent. These are called
congruence transformations because they do not change the size or shape of the figure.
It is common to use prime symbols to distinguish between an original !ABC and a
transformed !A$B$C$.
Example
Name the congruence transformation
that produces !A#B#C# from !ABC.
The congruence transformation is a slide.
"A # "A$; "B # "B$; "C #"C$;
$B
A
$#$
A$$$
B$$; A
$C
$#$
A$$$
C$$; B
$C
$#$
B$$$
C$$
y
B
B$
O
A
x
C
A$
C$
Exercises
Describe the congruence transformation between the two triangles as a slide, a
flip, or a turn. Then name the congruent triangles.
1.
2.
S y
T
O
R
3.
y
P
M
N$
x
T$
S$
y
N
O
P$
M$
4.
P
y
A
Q
O
5.
C
x
Q$
O
P$
6.
C
A$
M
x
O
B$
P$
A
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N
P
x
O
x
B$
B
y
C$
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4-3
Congruent Triangles
Identify the congruent triangles in each figure.
1.
P
2.
V
B
A
J
X
T
L
Y
S
3.
W
4.
Q
R
P
C
E
F
D
S
G
Name the congruent angles and sides for each pair of congruent triangles.
5. !ABC # !FGH
Verify that each of the following transformations preserves congruence, and name
the congruence transformation.
7. !ABC # !A$B$C$
8. !DEF # !D$E$F $
y
B
A
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y
E
B$
E$
x
O
A$
C$
D
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Practice
4-3
Congruent Triangles
Identify the congruent triangles in each figure.
1.
2.
B
M
P
N
R
A
C
S
Q
L
D
Name the congruent angles and sides for each pair of congruent triangles.
3. !GKP # !LMN
4. !ANC # !RBV
Verify that each of the following transformations preserves congruence, and name
the congruence transformation.
5. !PST # !P$S$T$
6. !LMN # !L$M$N$
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S
L
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O
P
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M
T T$
N
O
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L$
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x
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QUILTING For Exercises 7 and 8, refer to the quilt design.
A
C
D
E
G
F
7. Indicate the triangles that appear to be congruent.
B
8. Name the congruent angles and congruent sides of a pair of
congruent triangles.
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Pre-Activity
Why are triangles used in bridges?
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-3 at the top of page 192 in your textbook.
In the bridge shown in the photograph in your textbook, diagonal braces
were used to divide squares into two isosceles right triangles. Why do you
think these braces are used on the bridge?
Reading the Lesson
1. If !RST # !UWV, complete each pair of congruent parts.
"R #
# "W
$T
R
$#
#U
$W
$
"T #
#W
$V
$
2. Identify the congruent triangles in each diagram.
a.
b.
B
Q
C
A
S
D
P
c. M
R
d. R
Q
T
N
O
S
P
U
3. Determine whether each statement says that congruence of triangles is reflexive,
symmetric, or transitive.
a. If the first of two triangles is congruent to the second triangle, then the second
triangle is congruent to the first.
b. If there are three triangles for which the first is congruent to the second and the second
is congruent to the third, then the first triangle is congruent to the third.
c. Every triangle is congruent to itself.
Helping You Remember
4. A good way to remember something is to explain it to someone else. Your classmate Ben is
having trouble writing congruence statements for triangles because he thinks he has to
match up three pairs of sides and three pairs of angles. How can you help him understand
how to write correct congruence statements more easily?
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Transformations in The Coordinate Plane
The following statement tells one way to map preimage
points to image points in the coordinate plane.
(x, y ) → (x $ 6, y % 3)
y
B
(x, y) → (x " 6, y # 3)
This can be read, “The point with coordinates (x, y) is
mapped to the point with coordinates (x " 6, y # 3).”
With this transformation, for example, (3, 5) is mapped to
(3 " 6, 5 # 3) or (9, 2). The figure shows how the triangle
ABC is mapped to triangle XYZ.
Y
A
O
C
x
X
Z
1. Does the transformation above appear to be a congruence transformation? Explain your
answer.
Draw the transformation image for each figure. Then tell whether the
transformation is or is not a congruence transformation.
2. (x, y) → (x # 4, y)
3. (x, y) → (x " 8, y " 7)
y
O
y
O
x
%
4. (x, y) → (#x , #y)
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Proving Congruence—SSS, SAS
SSS Postulate You know that two triangles are congruent if corresponding sides are
congruent and corresponding angles are congruent. The Side-Side-Side (SSS) Postulate lets
you show that two triangles are congruent if you know only that the sides of one triangle
are congruent to the sides of the second triangle.
If the sides of one triangle are congruent to the sides of a second triangle,
then the triangles are congruent.
SSS Postulate
Example
Write a two-column proof.
Given: A
$B
$#D
$B
$ and C is the midpoint of A
$D
$.
Prove: !ABC # !DBC
B
A
C
Statements
Reasons
$B
$#D
$B
$
1. A
1. Given
2. C is the midpoint of A
$D
$.
2. Given
3. A
$C
$#D
$C
$
3. Definition of midpoint
4. B
$C
$#B
$C
$
4. Reflexive Property of #
5. !ABC # !DBC
5. SSS Postulate
D
Exercises
Write a two-column proof.
B
A
C
2.
Y
Z
X
R
U
S
$B
$#X
$Y
$, A
$C
$#X
$Z
$, B
$C
$#Y
$Z
$
Given: A
Prove: !ABC # !XYZ
$S
$#U
$T
$, R
$T
$#U
$S
$
Given: R
Prove: !RST # !UTS
Statements
Reasons
Statements
Reasons
1.A
!B
!"X
!Y
!
1.Given
1.R
!S
!"U
!T
!
1. Given
2.S
!T
!"T
!S
!
2. Refl. Prop.
3.!RST " !UTS 3. SSS Post.
2.!ABC " !XYZ 2. SSS Post.
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Proving Congruence—SSS, SAS
SAS Postulate Another way to show that two triangles are congruent is to use the
Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Postulate.
SAS Postulate
If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides
and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
Example
For each diagram, determine which pairs of triangles can be
proved congruent by the SAS Postulate.
a. A
b. D
X
B
C
Y
Z
E
F
In !ABC, the angle is not
“included” by the sides A
$B
$
and A
$C
$. So the triangles
cannot be proved congruent
by the SAS Postulate.
H
G
J
The right angles are
congruent and they are the
included angles for the
congruent sides.
!DEF # !JGH by the
SAS Postulate.
c.
P
Q
1
2
S
R
The included angles, "1
and "2, are congruent
because they are
alternate interior angles
for two parallel lines.
!PSR # !RQP by the
SAS Postulate.
Exercises
For each figure, determine which pairs of triangles can be proved congruent by
the SAS Postulate.
1.
2.
P
T
4.
Q
N
U
R
V
3. N
X
M
Z
W
5. A
W
Y
B
P
L
M
6. F
G
K
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Proving Congruence—SSS, SAS
Determine whether !ABC " !KLM given the coordinates of the vertices. Explain.
1. A(#3, 3), B(#1, 3), C(#3, 1), K(1, 4), L(3, 4), M(1, 6)
2. A(#4, #2), B(#4, 1), C(#1, #1), K(0, #2), L(0, 1), M(4, 1)
3. Write a flow proof.
Given: P
$R
$#D
$E
$, P
$T
$#D
$F
$
"R # "E, "T # "F
Prove: !PRT # !DEF
R
P
E
D
T
F
PR " DE
Given
!PRT " !DEF
PT " DF
SAS
Given
"R " "E
"P " "D
Given
Third Angle
Theorem
"T " "F
Lesson 4-4
Given
Determine which postulate can be used to prove that the triangles are congruent.
If it is not possible to prove that they are congruent, write not possible.
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4-4
Proving Congruence—SSS, SAS
Determine whether !DEF " !PQR given the coordinates of the vertices. Explain.
1. D(#6, 1), E(1, 2), F(#1, #4), P(0, 5), Q(7, 6), R(5, 0)
2. D(#7, #3), E(#4, #1), F(#2, #5), P(2, #2), Q(5, #4), R(0, #5)
3. Write a flow proof.
Given: R
$S
$#T
$S
$
V is the midpoint of R
$T
$.
Prove: !RSV # !TSV
R
V
S
T
SV " SV
RS " TS
Given
V is the
midpoint of RT.
Given
Reflexive
Property
!RSV " !TSV
SSS
RV " VT
Definition
of midpoint
Determine which postulate can be used to prove that the triangles are congruent.
If it is not possible to prove that they are congruent, write not possible.
4.
5.
6.
7. INDIRECT MEASUREMENT To measure the width of a sinkhole on
his property, Harmon marked off congruent triangles as shown in the
diagram. How does he know that the lengths A$B$ and AB are equal?
A
B
C
B$
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Pre-Activity
How do land surveyors use congruent triangles?
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-4 at the top of page 200 in your textbook.
Why do you think that land surveyors would use congruent right triangles
rather than other congruent triangles to establish property boundaries?
Reading the Lesson
1. Refer to the figure.
N
a. Name the sides of !LMN for which "L is the included angle.
b. Name the sides of !LMN for which "N is the included angle.
L
M
c. Name the sides of !LMN for which "M is the included angle.
2. Determine whether you have enough information to prove that the two triangles in each
figure are congruent. If so, write a congruence statement and name the congruence
postulate that you would use. If not, write not possible.
a. A
b.
B
E
D
D
C
G
d.
G
E
R
U
F
S
Lesson 4-4
c. E
$H
$ and D
$G
$ bisect each other.
D
F
T
H
Helping You Remember
3. Find three words that explain what it means to say that two triangles are congruent and
that can help you recall the meaning of the SSS Postulate.
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Congruent Parts of Regular Polygonal Regions
Congruent figures are figures that have exactly the same size and shape. There are many
ways to divide regular polygonal regions into congruent parts. Three ways to divide an
equilateral triangular region are shown. You can verify that the parts are congruent by
tracing one part, then rotating, sliding, or reflecting that part on top of the other parts.
1. Divide each square into four congruent parts. Use three
different ways.
2. Divide each pentagon into five congruent parts. Use three
different ways.
3. Divide each hexagon into six congruent parts. Use three
different ways.
4. What hints might you give another student who is trying
to divide figures like those into congruent parts?
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4-5
Proving Congruence—ASA, AAS
ASA Postulate
are congruent.
The Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) Postulate lets you show that two triangles
If two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles
and the included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
ASA Postulate
Example
Find the missing congruent parts so that the triangles can be
proved congruent by the ASA Postulate. Then write the triangle congruence.
a.
B
E
A
C D
F
Two pairs of corresponding angles are congruent, "A # "D and "C # "F. If the
included sides A
$C
$ and D
$F
$ are congruent, then !ABC # !DEF by the ASA Postulate.
b. S
X
R
T
W
Y
"R # "Y and S
$R
$#X
$Y
$. If "S # "X, then !RST# !YXW by the ASA Postulate.
Exercises
What corresponding parts must be congruent in order to prove that the triangles
are congruent by the ASA Postulate? Write the triangle congruence statement.
1.
2.
C
D
B
E
W
A
Z
5.
B
6.
V
R
B
Y
A
4. A
3.
X
E
D
B
C
D
T
U
C
A
C
E
Lesson 4-5
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Proving Congruence—ASA, AAS
AAS Theorem Another way to show that two triangles are congruent is the AngleAngle-Side (AAS) Theorem.
AAS Theorem
If two angles and a nonincluded side of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding two
angles and side of a second triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.
You now have five ways to show that two triangles are congruent.
• definition of triangle congruence
• ASA Postulate
• SSS Postulate
• AAS Theorem
• SAS Postulate
Example
In the diagram, "BCA " "DCA. Which sides
are congruent? Which additional pair of corresponding parts
needs to be congruent for the triangles to be congruent by
the AAS Postulate?
$C
A
$#A
$C
$ by the Reflexive Property of congruence. The congruent
angles cannot be "1 and "2, because A
$C
$ would be the included side.
If "B # "D, then !ABC # !ADC by the AAS Theorem.
B
A
1
2
C
D
Exercises
In Exercises 1 and 2, draw and label !ABC and !DEF. Indicate which additional
pair of corresponding parts needs to be congruent for the triangles to be
congruent by the AAS Theorem.
1. "A # "D; "B # "E
2. BC # EF; "A # "D
B
C
F
E
A
C
D
B
F
A
3. Write a flow proof.
Given: "S # "U; T
$R
$ bisects "STU.
Prove: "SRT # "URT
TR bisects "STU.
Given
E
D
S
R
T
U
"STR " "UTR
Def.of " bisector
"S " "U
!SRT " !URT
"SRT " "URT
Given
AAS
CPCTC
RT " RT
Refl. Prop. of "
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Proving Congruence—ASA, AAS
Write a flow proof.
1. Given: "N # "L
J
$K
$#M
$K
$
Prove: !JKN # !MKL
J
L
K
N
M
"N " "L
Given
!JKN " !MKL
JK " MK
AAS
Given
"JKN " "MKL
Vertical # are ".
2. Given: $
AB
$#C
$B
$
"A # "C
D
$B
$ bisects "ABC.
Prove: A
$D
$#C
$D
$
B
D
A
C
AB " CB
Given
"A " "C
!ABD " !CBD
AD " CD
Given
ASA
CPCTC
DB bisects "ABC.
"ABD " "CBD
Def. of " bisector
Given
3. Write a paragraph proof.
F
G
Lesson 4-5
Given: $
DE
$ || F
$G
$
"E # "G
Prove: !DFG # !FDE
E
D
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Proving Congruence—ASA, AAS
1. Write a flow proof.
Given: S is the midpoint of Q
$T
$.
$R
Q
$ || T
$U
$
Prove: !QSR # !TSU
S is the
midpoint of QT.
Given
QR || TU
Given
R
T
S
Q
U
QS " TS
Def.of midpoint
"Q " "T
Alt. Int. # are ".
!QSR " !TSU
ASA
"QSR " "TSU
Vertical # are ".
2. Write a paragraph proof.
Given: "D # "F
G
$E
$ bisects "DEF.
Prove: D
$G
$#F
$G
$
D
G
E
F
ARCHITECTURE For Exercises 3 and 4, use the following
information.
An architect used the window design in the diagram when remodeling
an art studio. A
$B
$ and C
$B
$ each measure 3 feet.
B
A
D
C
3. Suppose D is the midpoint of A
$C
$. Determine whether !ABD # !CBD.
Justify your answer.
4. Suppose "A # "C. Determine whether !ABD # !CBD. Justify your answer.
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Pre-Activity
How are congruent triangles used in construction?
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-5 at the top of page 207 in your textbook.
Which of the triangles in the photograph in your textbook appear to be
congruent?
Reading the Lesson
1. Explain in your own words the difference between how the ASA Postulate and the AAS
Theorem are used to prove that two triangles are congruent.
2. Which of the following conditions are sufficient to prove that two triangles are congruent?
A. Two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of the other triangle.
B. The three sides of one triangles are congruent to the three sides of the other triangle.
C. The three angles of one triangle are congruent to the three angles of the other triangle.
D. All six corresponding parts of two triangles are congruent.
E. Two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the
included angle of the other triangle.
F. Two sides and a nonincluded angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and a
nonincluded angle of the other triangle.
G. Two angles and a nonincluded side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and
the corresponding nonincluded side of the other triangle.
H. Two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the
included angle of the other triangle.
I. Two angles and a nonincluded side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and a
nonincluded side of the other triangle.
3. Determine whether you have enough information to prove that the two triangles in each
figure are congruent. If so, write a congruence statement and name the congruence
postulate or theorem that you would use. If not, write not possible.
a.
b. T is the midpoint of R
$U
$.
E
U
S
T
A
B
C
D
R
V
4. A good way to remember mathematical ideas is to summarize them in a general statement.
If you want to prove triangles congruent by using three pairs of corresponding parts,
what is a good way to remember which combinations of parts will work?
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Congruent Triangles in the Coordinate Plane
If you know the coordinates of the vertices of two triangles in the coordinate
plane, you can often decide whether the two triangles are congruent. There
may be more than one way to do this.
1. Consider ! ABD and !CDB whose vertices have coordinates A(0, 0),
B(2, 5), C(9, 5), and D(7, 0). Briefly describe how you can use what you
know about congruent triangles and the coordinate plane to show that
! ABD # !CDB. You may wish to make a sketch to help get you started.
2. Consider !PQR and !KLM whose vertices are the following points.
P(1, 2)
K(#2, 1)
Q(3, 6)
L(#6, 3)
R(6, 5)
M(#5, 6)
Briefly describe how you can show that !PQR # !KLM.
3. If you know the coordinates of all the vertices of two triangles, is it
always possible to tell whether the triangles are congruent? Explain.
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Properties of Isosceles Triangles An isosceles triangle has two congruent sides.
The angle formed by these sides is called the vertex angle. The other two angles are called
base angles. You can prove a theorem and its converse about isosceles triangles.
A
• If two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the angles opposite
those sides are congruent. (Isosceles Triangle Theorem)
• If two angles of a triangle are congruent, then the sides opposite
those angles are congruent.
B
C
If A
$B
$#C
$B
$, then "A # "C.
If "A # "C, then A
$B
$#C
$B
$.
Example 1
Example 2
Find x.
Find x.
S
C
(4x $ 5)!
A
(5x % 10)!
B
3x % 13
R
BC ! BA, so
m"A ! m"C.
5x # 10 ! 4x " 5
x # 10 ! 5
x ! 15
T
2x
m"S ! m"T, so
SR ! TR.
3x # 13 ! 2x
3x ! 2x " 13
x ! 13
Isos. Triangle Theorem
Substitution
Subtract 4x from each side.
Add 10 to each side.
Converse of Isos. ! Thm.
Substitution
Add 13 to each side.
Subtract 2x from each side.
Exercises
Find x.
1.
R
P
40!
4. D
2x !
2. S
2x $ 6
T
3x % 6
3.
V
Q
P
K
T (6x $ 6)!
2x !
Q
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Y
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B
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Z
T
3x !
D
3x !
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Given: "1 # "2
Prove: A
$B
$#C
$B
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Isosceles Triangles
Properties of Equilateral Triangles
An equilateral triangle has three congruent
sides. The Isosceles Triangle Theorem can be used to prove two properties of equilateral
triangles.
1. A triangle is equilateral if and only if it is equiangular.
2. Each angle of an equilateral triangle measures 60°.
Example
Prove that if a line is parallel to one side
of an equilateral triangle, then it forms another equilateral
triangle.
A
P 1
Proof:
2 Q
B
C
Statements
Reasons
$Q
$ || B
$C
$.
1. !ABC is equilateral; P
2. m"A ! m"B ! m"C ! 60
3. "1 # "B, "2 # "C
4. m"1 ! 60, m"2 ! 60
5. !APQ is equilateral.
1. Given
2. Each " of an equilateral ! measures 60°.
3. If || lines, then corres. "s are #.
4. Substitution
5. If a ! is equiangular, then it is equilateral.
Exercises
Find x.
1.
2.
D
6x !
4.
J
E
P
4x
V
5.
Q
40
60!
L
Y
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O
A
D
1
2
B
C
Proof:
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Given: !ABC is equilateral; "1 # "2.
Prove: "ADB # "CDB
Statements
!KLM is equilateral.
6.
X
Z
K
M
H
3x $ 8 60!
R
3x !
N
5x
6x % 5
F
3. L
G
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Isosceles Triangles
Refer to the figure.
Lesson 4-6
C
1. If A
$C
$#A
$D
$, name two congruent angles.
B
D
2. If B
$E
$#B
$C
$, name two congruent angles.
E
A
3. If "EBA # "EAB, name two congruent segments.
4. If "CED # "CDE, name two congruent segments.
!ABF is isosceles, !CDF is equilateral, and m"AFD " 150.
Find each measure.
5. m"CFD
6. m"AFB
7. m"ABF
8. m"A
A
E
F
B
L
9. If m"RLP ! 100, find m"BRL.
10. If m"LPR ! 34, find m"B.
R
11. Write a two-column proof.
Given: $
CD
$#C
$G
$
$E
D
$#G
$F
$
Prove: C
$E
$#C
$F
$
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!R
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!R
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Practice
Isosceles Triangles
Refer to the figure.
R
1. If R
$V
$#R
$T
$, name two congruent angles.
S
V
2. If R
$S
$#S
$V
$, name two congruent angles.
T
U
3. If "SRT # "STR, name two congruent segments.
4. If "STV # "SVT, name two congruent segments.
Triangles GHM and HJM are isosceles, with G
!H
!"M
!H
!
and H
!J
!"M
!J
!. Triangle KLM is equilateral, and m"HMK " 50.
Find each measure.
5. m"KML
6. m"HMG
7. m"GHM
J
K
L
M
H
G
8. If m"HJM ! 145, find m"MHJ.
9. If m"G ! 67, find m"GHM.
10. Write a two-column proof.
Given: $
DE
$ || B
$C
$
"1 # "2
Prove: A
$B
$#A
$C
$
E
A
2
1
D
3
4
C
B
11. SPORTS A pennant for the sports teams at Lincoln High
School is in the shape of an isosceles triangle. If the measure
of the vertex angle is 18, find the measure of each base angle.
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Pre-Activity
How are triangles used in art?
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-6 at the top of page 216 in your textbook.
• Why do you think that isosceles and equilateral triangles are used more
often than scalene triangles in art?
• Why might isosceles right triangles be used in art?
Reading the Lesson
1. Refer to the figure.
R
a. What kind of triangle is !QRS?
S
b. Name the legs of !QRS.
Q
c. Name the base of !QRS.
d. Name the vertex angle of !QRS.
e. Name the base angles of !QRS.
2. Determine whether each statement is always, sometimes, or never true.
a. If a triangle has three congruent sides, then it has three congruent angles.
b. If a triangle is isosceles, then it is equilateral.
c. If a right triangle is isosceles, then it is equilateral.
d. The largest angle of an isosceles triangle is obtuse.
e. If a right triangle has a 45° angle, then it is isosceles.
f. If an isosceles triangle has three acute angles, then it is equilateral.
g. The vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is the largest angle of the triangle.
3. Give the measures of the three angles of each triangle.
a. an equilateral triangle
b. an isosceles right triangle
c. an isosceles triangle in which the measure of the vertex angle is 70
d. an isosceles triangle in which the measure of a base angle is 70
e. an isosceles triangle in which the measure of the vertex angle is twice the measure of
one of the base angles
Helping You Remember
4. If a theorem and its converse are both true, you can often remember them most easily by
combining them into an “if-and-only-if” statement. Write such a statement for the Isosceles
Triangle Theorem and its converse.
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Triangle Challenges
Some problems include diagrams. If you are not sure how to solve the
problem, begin by using the given information. Find the measures of as many
angles as you can, writing each measure on the diagram. This may give you
more clues to the solution.
2. Given: AC ! AD, and A
$B
$#B
$D
$,
m"DAC ! 44 and
C
$E
$ bisects " ACD.
Find m"DEC.
1. Given: BE ! BF, " BFG # " BEF #
"BED, m"BFE ! 82 and
ABFG and BCDE each have
opposite sides parallel and
congruent.
Find m" ABC.
A
B
A
C
E
B
G
D
F
D
E
3. Given: m"UZY ! 90, m"ZWX ! 45,
!YZU # !VWX, UVXY is a
square (all sides congruent, all
angles right angles).
Find m"WZY.
U
V
C
4. Given: m"N ! 120, J
N#M
N,
$$
$$
!JNM # !KLM.
Find m"JKM.
J
W
N
K
M
L
Z
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Study Guide and Intervention
Triangles and Coordinate Proof
Position and Label Triangles A coordinate proof uses points, distances, and slopes to
prove geometric properties. The first step in writing a coordinate proof is to place a figure on
the coordinate plane and label the vertices. Use the following guidelines.
Use the origin as a vertex or center of the figure.
Place at least one side of the polygon on an axis.
Keep the figure in the first quadrant if possible.
Use coordinates that make the computations as simple as possible.
Example
Position an equilateral triangle on the
coordinate plane so that its sides are a units long and
one side is on the positive x-axis.
Start with R(0, 0). If RT is a, then another vertex is T(a, 0).
y
a
2
For vertex S, the x-coordinate is %%. Use b for the y-coordinate,
a
so the vertex is S %%, b .
2
%
&
S #–2a , b$
R (0, 0)
T (a, 0) x
Exercises
Find the missing coordinates of each triangle.
1.
y
C (?, q)
A(0, 0) B(2p, 0) x
2.
y
T (?, ?)
R(0, 0) S(2a, 0) x
3.
y
F (?, b)
G(2g, 0) x
E(?, ?)
Position and label each triangle on the coordinate plane.
4. isosceles triangle
!RST with base R
$S
$
4a units long
y
R(0, 0)
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S(4a, 0) x
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5. isosceles right !DEF
with legs e units long
y
D(0, 0)
6. equilateral triangle !EQI
with vertex Q(0, a) and
sides 2b units long
y
F ( e, e)
E(e, 0) x
219
Q(0, a)
E(–b, 0)
I (b, 0) x
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2.
3.
4.
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(continued)
Triangles and Coordinate Proof
Write Coordinate Proofs
Coordinate proofs can be used to prove theorems and to
verify properties. Many coordinate proofs use the Distance Formula, Slope Formula, or
Midpoint Theorem.
Example
Prove that a segment from the vertex
angle of an isosceles triangle to the midpoint of the base
is perpendicular to the base.
First, position and label an isosceles triangle on the coordinate
plane. One way is to use T(a, 0), R(#a, 0), and S(0, c). Then U(0, 0)
is the midpoint of R
$T
$.
y
S(0, c)
R (–a, 0)
U(0, 0) T (a, 0) x
Given: Isosceles !RST; U is the midpoint of base R
$T
$.
Prove: S
$U
$⊥R
$T
$
Proof:
#a " a 0 " 0
U is the midpoint of R
$T
$ so the coordinates of U are %%, %% ! (0, 0). Thus S
$U
$ lies on
%
2
2
&
$T
$ lies on the x-axis. The axes are perpendicular, so
the y-axis, and !RST was placed so R
$U
S
$⊥R
$T
$.
Exercises
Prove that the segments joining the midpoints of the sides of a right triangle form
a right triangle.
B(0, 2b)
R
A(0, 0)
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Skills Practice
Triangles and Coordinate Proof
Position and label each triangle on the coordinate plane.
2. isosceles !KLP with
base K
$P
$ 6b units long
y
y
H(b, 0) x
y
L(3b, c)
F (0, a)
G(0, 0)
3. isosceles !AND with
base A
$D
$ 5a long
K(0, 0)
N # –25a, b$
P (6b, 0) x
D(5a, 0) x
A(0, 0)
Lesson 4-7
1. right !FGH with legs
a units and b units
Find the missing coordinates of each triangle.
4.
5.
y
y
A(0, ?)
C (0, 0) B(2a, 0) x
7.
y
R(2a, b)
X(0, 0)
8.
6.
Z (?, ?)
y
M (?, ?)
Y (2b, 0) x
9.
y
y
T (?, ?)
R(?, ?)
P (0, 0)
Q (?, ?) x
N (0, 0)
P (7b, 0) x
N (3b, 0) x
O (0, 0)
S (–a, 0)
U (a, 0) x
10. Write a coordinate proof to prove that in an isosceles right triangle, the segment from
the vertex of the right angle to the midpoint of the hypotenuse is perpendicular to the
hypotenuse.
Given: isosceles right !ABC with "ABC the right angle and M the midpoint of A
$C
$
Prove: B
$M
$⊥A
$C
$
A(0, 2a)
M
B (0, 0)
C (2a, 0)
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4-7
Triangles and Coordinate Proof
Position and label each triangle on the coordinate plane.
1. equilateral !SWY with
1
sides %% a long
4
y
2. isosceles !BLP with
base B
$L
$ 3b units long
y
Y # –81a, b$
S(0, 0)
W # –41a, 0$ x
3. isosceles right !DGJ
with hypotenuse D
$J
$ and
legs 2a units long
y
P # –23b, c$
D (0, 2a)
G(0, 0) J (2a, 0) x
L(3b, 0) x
B(0, 0)
Find the missing coordinates of each triangle.
4.
y
S (?, ?)
5.
6.
y
y
M (0, ?)
E (0, ?)
J (0, 0)
R # –31b, 0$ x
B (–3a, 0)
C (?, 0) x
N (?, 0)
P (2b, 0) x
NEIGHBORHOODS For Exercises 7 and 8, use the following information.
Karina lives 6 miles east and 4 miles north of her high school. After school she works part
time at the mall in a music store. The mall is 2 miles west and 3 miles north of the school.
7. Write a coordinate proof to prove that Karina’s high school, her home, and the mall are
at the vertices of a right triangle.
Given: !SKM
Prove: !SKM is a right triangle.
y
K (6, 4)
M (–2, 3)
S (0, 0)
x
8. Find the distance between the mall and Karina’s home.
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4-7
Triangles and Coordinate Proof
Pre-Activity
How can the coordinate plane be useful in proofs?
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-7 at the top of page 222 in your textbook.
From the coordinates of A, B, and C in the drawing in your textbook, what
do you know about !ABC?
Lesson 4-7
Reading the Lesson
1. Find the missing coordinates of each triangle.
a.
b.
y
R (?, b)
y
F (?, ?)
E (?, a)
T(a, ?)
S (?, ?)
x
D (?, ?)
x
2. Refer to the figure.
y
S (0, a)
a. Find the slope of S
$R
$ and the slope of S
$T
$.
b. Find the product of the slopes of S
$R
$ and S
$T
$. What
does this tell you about S
$R
$ and S
$T
$?
c. What does your answer from part b tell you about !RST ?
R (–a, 0)
O (0, 0) T (a, 0) x
d. Find SR and ST. What does this tell you about S
$R
$ and S
$T
$?
e. What does your answer from part d tell you about !RST?
f. Combine your answers from parts c and e to describe !RST as completely as possible.
g. Find m"SRT and m"STR.
h. Find m"OSR and m"OST.
Helping You Remember
3. Many students find it easier to remember mathematical formulas if they can put them
into words in a compact way. How can you use this approach to remember the slope and
midpoint formulas easily?
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How Many Triangles?
Each puzzle below contains many triangles. Count them carefully.
Some triangles overlap other triangles.
How many triangles are there in each figure?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
How many triangles can you form by joining points on each circle?
List the vertices of each triangle.
7.
8.
B
C
A
8.
F
H
G
I
D
J
E
9.
K
Q
R
P
O
L
N
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Chapter 4 Test, Form 1
4
SCORE
Write the letter for the correct answer in the blank at the right of each
question.
1.
1. How would this triangle be classified by angles?
A. acute
B. equiangular
C. obtuse
D. right
2. What is the value of x if !ABC is equilateral?
1
2
C. ""
A
D. 2
Use the figure for Questions 3–4 and write the
letter for the correct answer in the blank at the
right of each question.
3. What is m"2?
A. 50
4. What is m"4?
A. 10
6x ! 3
7.5x
10x # 5
C
70"
2
1
60" 3 4
3.
40"
B. 70
C. 110
D. 120
4.
B. 60
C. 100
D. 120
5. What are the congruent triangles in the diagram?
A. !ABC ! !EBD
B. !ABE ! !CBD
C. !AEB ! !CBD
D. !ABE ! !CDB
6. If !CJW ! !AGS, m"A # 50, m"J # 45,
and m"S # 16x $ 5, what is x?
A. 17.5
B. 11.875
C. 6
D. 5
A
5.
C
B
E
D
J
6.
G
45"
C
(16x ! 5)"
A 50"
W
S
7. Which postulate can be used to prove the triangles
congruent?
A. SSS
B. SAS
C. ASA
D. AAS
8. What reason should be given for statement 5 in the proof?
Given: D
"B
" is the perpendicular bisector of A
"C
".
Prove: !ADB ! !CDB
A
B
Reasons
1. DB is the perpendicular bisector of A
"C
".
2. A
"B
"!C
"B
"
3. "ABD ! "CBD
4. D
"B
"!D
"B
"
5. !ADB ! !CDB
1. Given
2. Midpoint Theorem
3. ⊥ line; all right # are !.
4. Reflexive Property
5. ?
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C. ASA
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D
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A. SSS
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2.
B
1
B. !""
8
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(continued)
Use the proof for Questions 9–10 and write the
letter for the correct answer in the blank at the
right of each question.
N
J
M
L
Given: L is the midpoint of J
"M
"; J
"K
" || N
"M
".
Prove: !JKL ! !MNL
Statements
Reasons
1. L is the midpoint of J
"M
".
2. J
"L
"!M
"L
"
||
3. J
"K
" M
"N
"
4. "JKL ! "MNL
5. "JLK ! "MLN
6. !JKL ! !MNL
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1. Given
2. Definition of midpoint
3. Given
4. Alt. int. # are !.
5. (Question 9)
6. (Question 10)
9. What is the reason for "JLK ! "MLN?
A. definition of midpoint
B. corresponding angles
C. vertical angles
D. alternate interior angles
9.
10. What is the reason for !JKL ! !MNL?
A. AAS
B. ASA
C. SAS
10.
D. SSS
Use the figure for Questions 11–12 and write the
letter for the correct answer in the blank at the
right of each question.
11. If !LMN is isosceles and T is the midpoint of L
"N
",
which postulate can be used to prove !MLT ! !MNT?
A. AAA
B. AAS
C. SAS
M
12
L
T
11.
N
D. ABC
12. If !MLT ! !MNT, what is used to prove "1 ! "2?
A. CPCTC
B. definition of isosceles triangle
C. definition of perpendicular
D. definition of angle bisector
13. What are the missing coordinates of this triangle?
A. (2a, 2c)
B. (2a, 0)
C. (0, 2a)
D. (a, 2c)
12.
y
L(0, 0)
Bonus What is the classification by sides of a triangle with
coordinates A(5, 0), B(0, 5), and C(!5, 0)?
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N(?, ?) x
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Chapter 4 Test, Form 2A
SCORE
Write the letter for the correct answer in the blank at the right of each
question.
1. What is the length of the sides of this equilateral triangle?
A. 42
B. 30
C. 15
D. 12
9x # 12
3x ! 6
6x # 3
2. What is the classification of !ABC with vertices A(4, 1), B(2, !1), and
C(!2, !1) by its sides?
A. equilateral
B. isosceles
C. scalene
D. right
Use the figure for Questions 3–4 and write the
letter for the correct answer in the blank at the right of
each question.
4. What is m"3?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 70
2.
70"
2
1
50"
3
3.
D. 90
4.
B. 70
C. 90
D. 110
5. If !DJL ! !EGS, which segment in !EGS corresponds to D
"L
"?
A. E
"G
"
B. E
"S
"
C. G
""
S
D. G
"E
"
6. Which triangles are congruent in the figure?
A. !KLJ ! !MNL
B. !JLK ! !NLM
C. !JKL ! !LMN
D. !JKL ! !MNL
Reasons
1. R
"J
" || I"E
"
2. "RJN ! "IEN
3. R
"I" bisects J
"E
".
4. J
"N
"!E
"N
"
5. "RNJ ! "INE
6. !RJN ! !IEN
1. Given
2. (Question 7)
3. Given
4. Definition of bisector
5. Vert. # are !.
6. (Question 8)
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6.
M
K
L
J
Use the proof for Questions 7–8 and write the letter for the
correct answer in the blank at the right of each question.
"J
" || E
"I"; R
"I" bisects J
"E
".
Given: R
Prove: !RJN ! !IEN
Statements
5.
N
R
E
N
J
I
7. What is the reason for statement 2 in the proof?
A. Isosceles Triangle Theorem
B. same side interior angles
C. corresponding angles
D. Alternate Interior Angle Theorem
7.
8. What is the reason for statement 6?
A. ASA
B. AAS
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A. 40
1.
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"E
"!F
"C
", which theorem
9. If !ABC is isosceles and A
or postulate can be used to prove !AEB ! !CFB?
A. SSS
B. SAS
C. ASA
D. AAS
Use the proof for Questions 10–11 and write the
letter for the correct answer in the blank at the
right of each question.
Given: D
"A
" || Y
"N
"; D
"A
"!Y
"N
"
Prove: "NDY ! "DNA
Statements
Reasons
1. D
"A
" || Y
"N
"
2. "ADN ! "YND
3. D
"A
"!Y
"N
"
4. D
"N
"!D
"N
"
5. !NDY ! !DNA
6. "NDY ! "DNA
1. Given
2. Alt. int. # are !.
3. Given
4. Reflexive Property
5. (Question 10)
6. (Question 11)
10. What is the reason for statement 5?
A. ASA
C. SAS
11. What is the reason for statement 6?
A. Alt. int. "s are !.
C. Corr. angles are !.
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(continued)
9.
B
A
E
C
F
D
A
Y
N
10.
B. AAS
D. SSS
11.
B. CPCTC
D. Isosceles Triangle Theorem
12. What is the classification of a triangle with vertices A(3, 3), B(6, !2), C(0, !2) 12.
by its sides?
A. isosceles
B. scalene
C. equilateral
D. right
13. What are the missing coordinates of the triangle?
A. (!2b, 0)
B. (0, 2b)
C. (!c, 0)
D. (0, !c)
y
(0, c)
(?, ?)
Bonus Name the coordinates of points A and
C in isosceles right !ABC if point C
is in the second quadrant.
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y
B(0, a)
A(?, ?)
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SCORE
Write the letter for the correct answer in the blank at the right of each
question.
1. What is the length of the sides of this equilateral triangle?
A. 2.5
B. 5
C. 15
D. 20
1.
3x ! 5
4x
7x # 15
2. What is the classification of !ABC with vertices A(0, 0), B(4, 3), and C(4, !3)
by its sides?
A. equilateral
B. isosceles
C. scalene
D. right
Use the figure for Questions 3–4 and write the letter
for the correct answer in the blank at the right of
each question.
4. What is m"2?
A. 120
120"
2
3.
B. 90
C. 60
D. 30
4.
B. 90
C. 60
D. 30
5. If !TGS ! !KEL, which angle in !KEL corresponds to "T?
A. "L
B. "E
C. "K
D. "A
6. Which triangles are congruent in the figure?
A. !HMN ! !HGN
B. !HMN ! !NGH
C. !NMH ! !NGH
D. !MNH ! !HGN
M
N
H
G
Use the proof for Questions 7–8 and write the letter for the
correct answer in the blank at the right of each question.
"B
" || C
"D
"; A
"C
" bisects B
"D
".
Given: A
Prove: !ABE ! !CDE
Statements
Reasons
1. A
"C
" bisects B
"D
".
2. B
"E
"!D
"E
"
3. A
"B
" || C
"D
"
4. "ABE ! "CDE
5. (Question 8)
6. !ABE ! !CDE
8. What is the statement for reason 5?
A. "BEA ! "DEC
C. "EAB ! "ECD
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6.
D
E
A
1. Given
2. (Question 7)
3. Given
4. Alt. int. # are !.
5.Vert. # are !.
5. ASA
7. What is the reason for statement 2?
A. Definition of bisector
C. Given
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B. Midpoint Theorem
D. Alternate Interior Angle Theorem
8.
B. "ABE ! "CDE
D. "BEC ! "DEA
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A. 120
1
2.
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9. If A
"F
"!D
"E
", A
"B
"!F
"C
" and A
"B
" || F
"C
", which theorem
or postulate can be used to prove !ABE ! !FCD?
A. AAS
B. ASA
C. SAS
D. SSS
Use the proof for Questions 10–11 and write the
letter for the correct answer in the blank at the
right of each question.
Given: E
"G
" ! I"A
"; "EGA ! "IAG
Prove: "GEN ! "AIN
Statements
Reasons
1. E
"G
" ! I"A
"
1. Given
2. "EGA ! "IAG
2. Given
"A
"!G
"A
"
3. G
3. Reflexive Property
4. !EGA ! !IAG
4. (Question 10)
5. "GEN ! "AIN
5. (Question 11)
10. What is the reason for statement 4?
A. SSS
B. ASA
11. What is the reason for statement 5?
A. Alt. int. # are !.
C. Corr. angles are !.
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(continued)
B
A
9.
C
F
D
E
E
I
N
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A
10.
C. SAS
D. AAS
11.
B. Same Side Interior Angles
D. CPCTC
12. What is the classification of a triangle with vertices A(!3, !1), B(!2, 2),
C(3, 1) by its sides?
A. scalene
B. isosceles
C. equilateral
D. right
12.
13. What are the missing coordinates of the triangle?
A. (a, 0)
B. (b, 0)
C. (c, 0)
D. (0, c)
13.
y
(?, ?)
(a, 0) x
(#a, 0)
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SCORE
1. Use a protractor and ruler to classify
the triangle by its angles and sides.
1.
2. Find x, AB, BC, and AC if !ABC is
equilateral.
2.
B
10x # 6
7x ! 3
A
C
8x
3. Find the measure of the sides of the triangle if the vertices of
!EFG are E(!3, 3), F(1, !1), and G(!3, !5). Then classify the
triangle by its sides.
Find the measure of each angle.
3.
Assessments
4
DATE
1
4. m"1
4.
2
110"
3
5. m"2
5.
6. m"3
6.
7. Identify the congruent triangles
and name their corresponding
congruent angles.
D
F
B
G
8. Verify that !ABC ! !A%B%C%
preserves congruence, assuming
that corresponding angles are
congruent.
y
7.
C
A
B
A
O
8.
C
C% x
A%
B%
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4
9. ABCD is a quadrilateral with
"B
A
"!C
"D
" and A
"B
" || C
"D
". Name
the postulate that could be used
to prove !BAC ! !DCA. Choose
from SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS.
10. !KLM is an isosceles triangle
and "1 ! "2. Name the theorem
that could be used to determine
"LKP ! "LMN. Then name the
postulate that could be used to
prove !LKP ! !LMN. Choose
from SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS.
(continued)
A
9.
B
D
PERIOD
C
10.
L
1
K
2
P
11. Use the figure to find m"1.
N
M
11.
1
190"
40"
12. Find x.
(18x # 12)"
12.
(10x ! 20)"
15x "
13. Position and label isosceles !ABC with base A
"B
" b units long
on the coordinate plane.
13.
C(–2b, c)
A
14. C
"P
" joins point C in isosceles right
!ABC to the midpoint P, of A
"B
".
Name the coordinates of P. Then
determine the relationship
between A
"B
" and C
"P
".
14.
y
A(0, b)
C (0, 0)
B(b, 0) x
Bonus Without finding any other angles or sides congruent,
which pair of triangles can be proved to be congruent by
the HL Theorem?
B
A
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SCORE
1. Use a protractor and ruler to
classify the triangle by its
angles and sides.
1.
2. Find x, AB, BC, AC if !ABC is
isosceles.
2.
B
5x ! 5
A
2x ! 20
C
9x # 5
3. Find the measure of the sides of the triangle if the vertices of
!EFG are E(1, 4), F(5, 1), and G(2, !3). Then classify the
triangle by its sides.
3.
4. m"1
4.
80"
1 70"
2
3
5. m"2
5.
6. m"3
6.
7. Identify the congruent triangles and
name their corresponding congruent
angles.
B
D
C
E
7.
A
8. Verify that !JKL ! !J%K%L%
preserves congruence, assuming
that corresponding angles are
congruent.
Assessments
Find the measure of each angle.
F
y
8.
L%
K
J
x
O
J%
K%
L
9. In quadrilateral JKLM, J
"K
"!L
"K
"
and M
"K
" bisects "LKJ. Name the
postulate that could be used to
prove !MKL ! !MKJ. Choose
from SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS.
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4
10. !ABC is an isosceles triangle
with B
"D
"⊥A
"C
". Name the theorem
that could be used to determine
"A ! "C. Then name the
postulate that could be used to
prove !BDA ! !BDC. Choose
from SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS.
(continued)
C
B
PERIOD
10.
D
A
11. Use the figure to find m"1.
11.
1
80"
12. Find x.
(18x # 8)"
12.
(6x ! 4)"
13. Position and label equilateral !KLM with side lengths
3a units long on the coordinate plane.
13.
L(1.5a, b)
K(0, 0)
14. M
"N
" joins the midpoint of A
"B
" and
the midpoint of A
"C
" in !ABC. Find
the coordinates of M and N, and the
slopes of M
"N
" and B
"C
".
14.
y
C(0, b)
N(?, ?)
A(0, 0)
M(?, ?) B(a, 0) x
Bonus Without finding any other angles or sides congruent,
which pair of triangles can be proved to be congruent
by the LL Theorem?
B
A
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Chapter 4 Test, Form 3
4
SCORE
1. If !ABC is isosceles, "B is the vertex angle, AB # 20x ! 2,
BC # 12x $ 30, and AC # 25x, find x and the measure of each
side of the triangle.
1.
2. Given A(0, 4), B(5, 4), and C(!3, !2), find the measure of the
sides of the triangle. Then classify the triangle by its sides
and angles.
2.
Use the figure to answer Questions 3–5.
1
(3x # 10)"
(8x # 30)"
3. Find x.
3.
4. m"1, if m"1 # 4x $ 10.
4.
5. m"2
5.
6. Verify that the following preserves congruence, assuming that
corresponding angles are congruent. !ABC is reflected over
the x-axis as follows.
A(!1, 1) → A%(!1, !1)
B(4, 2) → B%(4, !2)
C(1, 5) → C%(1, !5)
Verify !ABC ! !A%B%C%.
6.
7. Determine whether !GHI ! !JKL, given G(1, 2), H(5, 4),
I(3, 6) and J(!4, !5), K(0, !3), L(!2, !1). Explain.
7.
8. In the figure, A
"C
"!F
"D
", A
"B
" || D
"E
",
and A
"C
" || F
"D
". Name the postulate
that could be used to prove
!ABC ! !DEC. Choose from SSS,
SAS, ASA, and AAS.
8.
B
Assessments
2
F
D
A
C
E
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4
PERIOD
(continued)
For Questions 9 and 10, complete this two-column proof.
Given: !ABC is an isosceles triangle
with base A
"C
".
D is the midpoint of A
"C
".
Prove: B
"D
" bisects "ABC.
B
1 2
A
D
Statements
Reasons
1. !ABC is isosceles
with base A
"C
".
1. Given
"B
"!C
"B
"
2. A
2. Def. of isosceles triangle.
3. "A ! "C
3. (Question 9)
"C
".
4. D is the midpoint of A
4. Given
"D
"!C
"D
"
5. A
5. Midpoint Theorem
6. !ABD ! !CBD
6. (Question 10)
7. "1 ! "2
7. CPCTC
"D
" bisects "ABC.
8. B
8. Def. of angle bisector
11. Find x.
C
10.
11.
(17x ! 9)"
(21x # 3)"
9.
(15x ! 15)"
12. Position and label isosceles !ABC with base A
"B
" (a $ b) units
long on a coordinate plane
12.
C (a !2 b, c)
A(0, 0)
Bonus In the figure, !ABC is isosceles, !ADC is equilateral,
!AEC is isosceles, and the measures of "9, "1, and "3
are all equal. Find the measures of the nine numbered
angles.
A
3
2
C
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4
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PERIOD
SCORE
Demonstrate your knowledge by giving a clear, concise solution to
each problem. Be sure to include all relevant drawings and justify
your answers. You may show your solution in more than one way or
investigate beyond the requirements of the problem.
1.
(20x # 10)"
(9x ! 4)"
a. Classify the triangle by its angles and sides.
b. Show the steps needed to solve for x.
Assessments
2. a. Describe how to determine whether a triangle with coordinates A(1, 4),
B(1, !1), and C(!4, 4) is an equilateral triangle.
b. Is the triangle equilateral? Explain.
3. Explain how to find m"1 and m"2 in the figure.
D
40"
B
E
62"
A 58"
1
2
C
4.
J
G
E
L
D
S
a. State the theorem or postulate that can be used to prove that the
triangles are congruent.
b. List their corresponding congruent angles and sides.
5. A
B
C
E
D
Given: A
"B
" || D
"E
", A
"D
" bisects B
"E
".
Prove: !ABC ! !DEC by using the ASA postulate.
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Chapter 4 Vocabulary Test/Review
flow proof
included angle
included side
isosceles triangle
obtuse triangle
coordinate proof
corollary
equiangular triangle
equilateral triangle
exterior angle
acute triangle
base angles
congruence
transformations
congruent triangles
SCORE
remote interior angles
right triangle
scalene triangle
vertex angle
Choose from the terms above to complete each sentence.
1. A triangle that is equilateral is also called a(n)
2. A(n)
?
?
.
has at least one obtuse angle.
3. The sum of the
triangle.
4. The
?
?
is equivalent to the exterior angle of a
angles of an isosceles triangle are congruent.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. A triangle with different measures for each side is classified as
?
a(n)
.
5.
?
6. A
organizes a series of statements in logical order
written in boxes and uses arrows to indicate the order of the
statements.
6.
7. A triangle that is translated, reflected or rotated and preserves
?
its shape, is said to be a(n)
.
7.
8. The ASA postulate involves two corresponding angles and
?
their corresponding
.
8.
?
9. A
uses figures in the coordinate plane and algebra to
prove geometric concepts.
9.
?
10. The
triangle.
is formed by the congruent legs of an isosceles
10.
In your own words—
11. corollary
11.
12. congruent triangles
12.
13. acute triangle
13.
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Chapter 4 Quiz
SCORE
(Lessons 4–1 and 4–2)
1. Use a protractor to classify the triangle by its
angles and sides.
1.
2. STANDARDIZED TEST PRACTICE What
is the best classification of this triangle
by its angles and sides?
A. acute isosceles
B. right isosceles
C. obtuse isosceles
D. obtuse equilateral
2.
3.
3. If !ABC is an isosceles triangle, "B is the vertex angle,
AB # 6x $ 3, BC # 8x ! 1, and AC # 10x ! 10, find x and the
measures of each side of the triangle.
4. If A(1, 5), B(3, !2), and C(!3, 0), find the measures of the
sides of !ABC. Then classify the triangle by its sides.
5. m"1
6. m"2
7. m"3
8. m"4
9. m"5
10. m"6
6.
1
7.
70"
65"
5
2
6 107" 4
43"
8.
3
9.
10.
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Assessments
Find the measure of each angle in
the figure.
4.
DATE
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Chapter 4 Quiz
SCORE
(Lessons 4–3 and 4–4)
1. Identify the congruent triangles in the figure.
1.
K
N
L
M
2. STANDARDIZED TEST PRACTICE If !JGO ! !RWI, which
angle corresponds to "I?
A. "J
B. "R
C. "G
D. "O
2.
3. Verify that the following preserves
congruence assuming that corresponding
angles are congruent. !ABC ! !A%B%C%
3.
B
A%
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O
A
4. In quadrilateral EFGH, F
"G
"!H
"E
", and
"G
F
" || H
"E
". Name the postulate that could
be used to prove !EHF ! !GFH. Choose
from SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS.
y
B%
C%
C
F
E
G
4.
H
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Chapter 4 Quiz
SCORE
(Lessons 4–5 and 4–6)
For Questions 1 and 2, complete the two-column proof by
supplying the missing information for each corresponding
location.
A
Z
Given: "Z ! "C; A
"K
" bisects "ZKC.
Prove: !AKZ ! !AKC
Statements
Reasons
1. "Z ! "C; A
"K
" bisects "ZKC.
2. "ZKA ! "CKA
3. A
"K
"!A
"K
"
4. !AKZ ! !AKC
K
1. Given
2. (Question 1)
3. Reflexive Property
4. (Question 2)
Refer to the figure for Questions 3 and 4.
3. Find m"1.
C
2.
3.
1 2
4. Find m"2.
4.
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Chapter 4 Quiz
SCORE
(Lesson 4–7)
1. Find the missing coordinates.
y
I (?, ?)
M(#b, 0)
1.
C (?, ?) x
Position and label each triangle on a coordinate plane.
2.
1
"J
"; LJ # ""DL and D
"L
" is
2. Right !DJL with hypotenuse D
2
a units long.
D(0, a)
L(0, 0)
1
2
3. isosceles !EGS with base E
"S
" ""b units long
3.
For Questions 4 and 5, complete the coordinate proof by
supplying the missing information for each corresponding
location.
Given: !ABC with A(!1, 1), B(5, 1), and C(2, 6).
Prove: !ABC is isosceles.
By the Distance Formula the lengths of the three sides are as
follows: (Question 4) . Since (Question 5) , !ABC is isosceles.
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G(–41b, c)
E(0, 0)
S(–21b, 0)
4.
5.
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Chapter 4 Mid-Chapter Test
SCORE
(Lessons 4–1 through 4–3)
Part I Write the letter for the correct answer in the blank at the right of each question.
1. What is the best classification for this triangle?
A. acute scalene
B. obtuse equilateral
C. acute isosceles
D. obtuse isosceles
1.
2. What is m"1?
A. 50
C. 100
3. What is m"2?
A. 40
C. 60
2
B. 60
D. 105
2.
1
60"
50"
50"
B. 50
D. 100
4. If !SJL ! !DMT, which segment in !DMT corresponds to L
"S
" in !SJL?
A. D
"T
"
B. T
"D
"
C. M
"D
"
D. M
""
T
3.
4.
Part II
5. Find the measures of the sides of !ABC and classify it by its
sides. A(1, 3), B(5, !2), and C(0, !4)
5.
6. In !ABC and !A%B%C%, "A ! "A%,
"B ! "B%, and "C ! "C%. Find
the lengths needed to prove
!ABC ! !A%B%C%.
6.
y
A
B%
C%
O
x
C
B
7. What information would you need
to know about P
"O
" and L
"N
" for !LMP
to be congruent to !NMO by SSS?
A%
7.
N
P
M
O
L
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Chapter 4 Cumulative Review
SCORE
(Chapters 1–4)
1. Name the geometric figure that is modeled by the second hand
of a clock. (Lesson 1-1)
1.
2. Find the precision for a measurement of 36 inches. (Lesson 1-2)
2.
For Questions 3–5, use the number line.
A
B
C
#10 #9 #8 #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1
D
0
1
E
2
3
4
5
6
3. Find BC. (Lesson 1-3)
3.
4. Find the coordinate of the midpoint of A
"D
". (Lesson 1-3)
4.
5. If B is the midpoint of a segment having one endpoint at E,
what is the coordinate of its other endpoint? (Lesson 1-3)
5.
For Questions 6 and 7, determine whether each statement
is always, sometimes, or never true. Explain your answer.
(Lesson 2-5)
6. If D
"E
"!E
"F
", then E is the midpoint of D
"F
".
7. If points A and B lie in plane
6.
Q , then !"#
AB lies in Q .
7.
8. Find the slope of a line parallel to x # 2. (Lesson 3-3)
8.
9. Find the distance between y # !9 and y # !5. (Lesson 3-6)
9.
For Questions 10–12, use the figure.
10. Name the segment that represents
the distance from F to !"#
AD. (Lesson 3-6)
B
A
C
50"
30"
F
85"
D
11. Classify !ADC. (Lesson 4-1)
10.
E
11.
12. Find m"ACD. (Lesson 4-2)
12.
13. Name the corresponding congruent angles and sides for
!PQR ! !HGB. (Lesson 4-3)
13.
14. If "QRP ! "SRT, and R is the midpoint
of P
"T
", which theorem or postulate can be
used to prove !QRP ! !SRT? Choose
from SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS. (Lesson 4-5)
Q
15. Name the missing coordinates of
!GEF. (Lesson 4-7)
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S
R
15.
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Standardized Test Practice
SCORE
(Chapters 1–4)
Part 1: Multiple Choice
Instructions: Fill in the appropriate oval for the best answer.
1.
A
B
C
D
2.
E
F
G
H
3. Complete the statement so that its conditional and its converse
are true.
?
If "1 ! "2, then "1 and "2
. (Lesson 2-3)
A. are supplementary.
B. are complementary.
C. have the same measure.
D. are alternate interior angles.
3.
A
B
C
D
4. Complete this proof. (Lesson 2-7)
Given: U
"V
"!V
"W
"
U
"W
V
"!W
"X
"
Prove: UV # WX
Proof:
Statements
Reasons
4.
E
F
G
H
5.
A
B
C
D
6. Classify !DEF with vertices D(2, 3), E(5, 7) and F(9, 4). (Lesson 4-1)
E. acute
F. equiangular G. obtuse
H. right
6.
E
F
G
H
7. Which postulate or theorem can be used to
prove !ABD ! !CBD? (Lesson 4-4)
A. SAS
B. SSS
C. ASA
D. AAS
7.
A
B
C
D
1. If m"1 # 5x ! 4, and m"2 # 52 ! 9y, which values for x and y
would make "1 and "2 complementary? (Lesson 1-5)
A. x # 2, y # 12
B. x # 12, y # 2
1
3
1
3
2. Which is not a polygon?
E.
F.
D. x # "", y # 27
(Lesson 1-6)
G.
H.
W
X
V
"V
"!V
"W
"; V
"W
"!W
"X
"
1. U
1. Given
2. UV # VW; VW # WX
2.
3. UV # WX
3. Transitive Property
?
E. Definition of congruent segments
F. Substitution Property
G. Segment Addition Postulate
H. Symmetric Property
1
3
5. Which equation has a slope of "" and a y-intercept of !2?
1
3
A. y # ""x $ 2
1
3
C. y # 2x ! ""
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(continued)
Part 2: Grid In
Instructions: Enter your answer by writing each digit of the answer in a column box
and then shading in the appropriate oval that corresponds to that entry.
8. What is the y-coordinate of the midpoint of
A(12, 6) and B(!15, !6)? (Lesson 1-3)
9. If m"1 # 112, find m"10.
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12
L
M
k
m
n
10.
J
6 4
7
.
/
.
/
.
.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11.
6
H
5
9.
0
!
(Lesson 3-2)
10. If J
"K
" || L
"M
", then "4 must
be supplementary to
?
"
. (Lesson 3-5)
8.
K
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12. The perimeter of a regular pentagon is 14.5 feet. If each side
length of the pentagon is doubled, what is the new perimeter?
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13. Make a conjecture about the next number in the sequence 5, 7, 13.
11, 17, 25. (Lesson 2-1)
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Example
• If all three angles of an acute triangle are congruent, then the triangle is an equiangular triangle.
• If all three of the angles of a triangle are acute angles, then the triangle is an acute triangle.
• If one of the angles of a triangle is a right angle, then the triangle is a right triangle.
• If one of the angles of a triangle is an obtuse angle, then the triangle is an obtuse triangle.
of its angles.
One way to classify a triangle is by the measures
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Classify Triangles by Angles
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9. Find the measure of each side of !ABC with vertices A(#1, 5), B(6, 1), and C(2, #6).
Classify the triangle.
AB " BC " 8, AC " 6
8. Find the measure of each side of isosceles !ABC with AB ! BC if AB ! 4y,
BC ! 3y " 2, and AC ! 3y.
7. Find the measure of each side of equilateral !RST with RS ! 2x " 2, ST ! 3x,
and TR ! 5x # 4. 2
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Classify each triangle as equilateral, isosceles, or scalene.
b.
Classify each triangle.
Two sides are congruent.
The triangle is an
isosceles triangle.
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Exercises
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• If no two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the triangle is a scalene triangle.
• If at least two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the triangle is an isosceles triangle.
• If all three sides of a triangle are congruent, then the triangle is an equilateral triangle.
You can classify a triangle by the measures of its sides.
Equal numbers of hash marks indicate congruent sides.
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Find the measures of the sides of !RST and classify each triangle by its sides.
x " 4, DE " 11, DF " 11, EF " 13
12. !DEF is isosceles, "D is the vertex angle, DE ! x " 7, DF ! 3x # 1, and EF ! 2x " 5.
x " 6, AB " 16, BC " 16, CA " 16
11. !ABC is equilateral with AB! 3x # 2, BC ! 2x " 4, and CA ! x " 10.
ALGEBRA Find x and the measure of each side of the triangle.
!ABE, !BCE
9. scalene
!ABE, !BCE
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Identify the indicated type of triangles.
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13. DESIGN Diana entered the design at the right in a logo contest
sponsored by a wildlife environmental group. Use a protractor.
How many right angles are there? 5
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x " 3, LM " 7, LN " 7, MN " 13
9. !LMN is isosceles, "L is the vertex angle, LM ! 3x # 2, LN ! 2x " 1, and MN ! 5x # 2.
x " 7, FG " 12, GH " 12, FH " 12
8. !FGH is equilateral with FG ! x " 5, GH ! 3x # 9, and FH ! 2x # 2.
ALGEBRA Find x and the measure of each side of the triangle.
!ABC, !CDE
6. scalene
!ABC, !CDE
4. right
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triangles are symmetrical.
• Why do you think that isosceles triangles are used more often than
scalene triangles in construction? Sample answer: Isosceles
Sample answer: Triangles lie in a plane and are rigid shapes.
• Why are triangles used for braces in construction rather than other shapes?
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-1 at the top of page 178 in your textbook.
Why are triangles important in construction?
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as sharp. An acute pain is a sharp pain, and an acute angle can be
thought of as an angle with a sharp point. In an acute triangle all of the
angles are acute.
4. A good way to remember a new mathematical term is to relate it to a nonmathematical
definition of the same word. How is the use of the word acute, when used to describe
acute pain, related to the use of the word acute when used to describe an acute angle or
an acute triangle? Sample answer: Both are related to the meaning of acute
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a.
3. Describe each triangle by as many of the following words as apply: acute, obtuse, right,
scalene, isosceles, or equilateral.
f. A scalene triangle is obtuse. sometimes
e. An acute triangle is isosceles. sometimes
d. An equilateral triangle is isosceles. always
c. An equilateral triangle is a right triangle. never
b. An obtuse triangle is isosceles. sometimes
a. A right triangle is scalene. sometimes
2. Determine whether each statement is always, sometimes, or never true.
0 obtuse angle(s).
c. In a right triangle, there are
0 obtuse angle(s).
b. In an acute triangle, there are
1 obtuse angle(s).
a. In an obtuse triangle, there are
1. Supply the correct numbers to complete each sentence.
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D, E, and F on a coordinate grid.
The x-coordinates of D and E are
opposites. The y-coordinates of D and
E are the same. The x-coordinate of
F is 0. What kind of triangle must
!DEF be: scalene, isosceles, or
equilateral? isosceles
1. Consider three points, R, S, and
T on a coordinate grid. The
x-coordinates of R and S are the
same. The y-coordinate of T is
between the y-coordinates of R
and S. The x-coordinate of T is less
than the x-coordinate of R. Is angle
R of triangle RST acute, right, or
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on a coordinate grid. Points G and
H are on the positive y-axis, and
the y-coordinate of G is twice the
y-coordinate of H. Point I is on the
positive x-axis, and the x-coordinate
of I is greater than the y-coordinate
of G. Is triangle GHI scalene,
isosceles, or equilateral? scalene
2. Consider three noncollinear points,
J, K, and L on a coordinate grid. The
y-coordinates of J and K are the
same. The x-coordinates of K and L
are the same. Is triangle JKL acute,
right, or obtuse? right
Answer each question. Draw a simple triangle on the grid above to help you.
From the diagram you can see that triangle ABC
must be obtuse.
Side AB must be a horizontal segment because the
y-coordinates are the same. Point C must be located
to the right and up from point B.
To answer this question, first draw a sample triangle
that fits the description.
Example
Consider three points, A, B, and C on a coordinate grid.
The y-coordinates of A and B are the same. The x-coordinate of B is
greater than the x-coordinate of A. Both coordinates of C are greater
than the corresponding coordinates of B. Is triangle ABC acute, right,
or obtuse?
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Subtract 148 from
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Example 2
Find the measure of each numbered angle.
Exercises
25 " 35 " m"T ! 180
60 " m"T ! 180
m"T ! 120
m"R " m"S " m"T ! 180
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Find m"T.
The sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is 180.
In the figure at the right, m"A " m"B " m"C ! 180.
Example 1
Angle Sum
Theorem
Angle Sum Theorem If the measures of two angles of a triangle are known,
the measure of the third angle can always be found.
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23 ! x
Find the measure of each numbered angle.
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78! Q
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Example 2
S
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Find m"1.
The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to
the sum of the measures of the two remote interior angles.
m"1 ! m"A " m"B
m"1 ! m"R " m"S
! 60 " 80
! 140
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Exterior Angle
Theorem
At each vertex of a triangle, the angle formed by one side
and an extension of the other side is called an exterior angle of the triangle. For each
exterior angle of a triangle, the remote interior angles are the interior angles that are not
adjacent to that exterior angle. In the diagram below, "B and "A are the remote interior
angles for exterior "DCB.
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14. m"1 27
Find the measure of each angle.
13. m"5 115
12. m"4 75
11. m"3 65
10. m"2 40
9. m"1 140
Find the measure of each angle.
8. m"3 95
7. m"2 55
6. m"1 125
Find the measure of each angle.
5. m"3 70
4. m"2 55
3. m"1 55
Find the measure of each angle.
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example of the Pratt Truss used in bridge
construction. Use the diagram to find m"1.
13. m"2 32
12. m"1 26
Find the measure of each angle if "BAD and
"BDC are right angles and m"ABC " 84.
11. m"6 147
10. m"5 73
9. m"2 79
8. m"3 65
7. m"4 45
6. m"1 104
Find the measure of each angle.
5. m"3 62
4. m"2 83
3. m"1 97
Find the measure of each angle.
1.
Find the missing angle measures.
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Sample answer: Cut off the angles of a triangle and place them
side-by-side on one side of a line so that their vertices meet at a common
point. The result will show three angles whose measures add up to 180.
3. Many students remember mathematical ideas and facts more easily if they see them
demonstrated visually rather than having them stated in words. Describe a visual way
to demonstrate the Angle Sum Theorem.
Helping You Remember
g. An exterior angle of a triangle forms a linear pair with an interior angle of the
triangle. true
f. If the measures of two angles of a triangle are 62 and 93, then the measure of the
third angle is 35. false; 25
e. The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the difference of the
measures of the two remote interior angles. false; sum
d. If two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, then the
third angles of the triangles are congruent. true
c. A triangle can have at most one right angle or acute angle. false; obtuse
b. The sum of the measures of the angles of any triangle is 100. false; 180
a. The acute angles of a right triangle are supplementary. false; complementary
2. Indicate whether each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, replace the
underlined word or number with a word or number that will make the statement true.
i. "DBC 62
d. Find the measure of each angle without using a protractor.
c. Name the remote interior angles of "EAB. "ABC, "BCA
b. Name three exterior angles of the triangle. (Use three letters
to name each angle.) "EAB, "DBC, "FCA
a. Name the three interior angles of the triangle. (Use three
letters to name each angle.) "BAC, "ABC, "BCA
1. Refer to the figure.
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Sample answer: There are two pairs of right triangles that have
the same size and shape.
The frame of the simplest kind of kite divides the kite into four triangles.
Describe these four triangles and how they are related to each other.
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-2 at the top of page 185 in your textbook.
How are the angles of triangles used to make kites?
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m"P " m"Q " 68, m"R " 44
8. In triangle PQR, m"P is equal to
m"Q, and m"R is 24 less than m"P.
What is the measure of each angle?
m"M " m"N " 35, m"O " 110
6. In triangle MNO, m"M is equal to m"N,
and m"O is 5 more than three times
m"N. What is the measure of each angle?
m"X " 37, m"Y " 67, m"Z " 76
4. In triangle XYZ, m"Z is 2 more than twice
m"X, and m"Y is 7 less than twice m"X.
What is the measure of each angle?
m"R " 60, m"S " 55, m"T " 65
2. In triangle RST, m"T is 5 more than
m"R, and m"S is 10 less than m"T.
What is the measure of each angle?
9. Write your own problems about measures of triangles.
m"S " 90, m"T " 60, m"U " 30
7. In triangle STU, m"U is half m"T,
and m"S is 30 more than m"T. What
is the measure of each angle?
m"G " 56, m"H " 76, m"I " 48
5. In triangle GHI, m"H is 20 more than
m"G, and m"G is 8 more than m"I.
What is the measure of each angle?
m"J " 18, m"K " 72, m"L " 90
3. In triangle JKL, m"K is four times
m"J, and m"L is five times m"J.
What is the measure of each angle?
m"D " 27, m"E " 81, m"F " 72
1. In triangle DEF, m"E is three times
m"D, and m"F is 9 less than m"E.
What is the measure of each angle?
Solve each problem.
So, m" A ! 2(43) or 86, m"B ! 43, and m"C ! 43 " 8 or 51.
m"A " m"B " m"C ! 180
2x " x " (x " 8) ! 180
4x " 8 ! 180
4x ! 172
x ! 43
Write and solve an equation. Let x ! m"B.
Example
In triangle ABC, m"A, is twice m"B, and m"C
is 8 more than m"B. What is the measure of each angle?
You can use algebra to solve problems involving triangles.
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!L
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"ABC " "DCB;
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A
!"D
!C
!; A
!C
!"D
!B
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!C
B
!"C
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"R " "T;
"RSU " "TSU;
"RUS " "TUS;
!U
R
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!; R
!S
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!;
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Name the corresponding congruent angles and sides for the congruent triangles.
1.
Identify the congruent triangles in each figure.
Exercises
Example
If !XYZ " !RST, name the pairs of
congruent angles and congruent sides.
"X # "R, "Y # "S, "Z # "T
XY
$
$#$
RS
$, $
XZ
$#$
RT
$, $
YZ
$#$
ST
$
Triangles that have the same size and same shape are
congruent triangles. Two triangles are congruent if and
only if all three pairs of corresponding angles are congruent
and all three pairs of corresponding sides are congruent. In
the figure, !ABC # !RST.
B
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Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles
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A
B
C
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T$
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Q$
Q
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P$
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B$
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A
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B
C
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slide; !ABC " !A#B #C #
A$
C$
turn; !OPQ " !OP #Q #
O
y
flip; !RST " !RS #T #
R
S y
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2.
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P$
P
x
C
B$
x
O
M
y
N$
x
P$
turn; !MNP " !MN #P #
P
N
flip; !ABC " !AB #C
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slide; !MNP " !M #N #P #
M$
M
N$
N
x
C$
B$
Describe the congruence transformation between the two triangles as a slide, a
flip, or a turn. Then name the congruent triangles.
Exercises
Example
Name the congruence transformation
that produces !A#B#C# from !ABC.
The congruence transformation is a slide.
"A # "A$; "B # "B$; "C #"C$;
AB
$
$#$
A$$$
B$$; $
AC
$#$
A$$$
C$$; $
BC
$#$
B$$$
C$$
If two triangles are congruent, you can
slide, flip, or turn one of the triangles and they will still be congruent. These are called
congruence transformations because they do not change the size or shape of the figure.
It is common to use prime symbols to distinguish between an original !ABC and a
transformed !A$B$C$.
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(continued)
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Identify Congruence Transformations
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S
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!PQR " !PSR
P
Q
!JPL " !TVS
J
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V
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2.
G
F
!DEF " !DGF
D
E
!ABC " !WXY
Y
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"F " "F #; flip
"B " "B #, "C " "C #; slide
x
"D " "D #, "E " "E #,
D$
AC " 4, A#C # " 4, "A " "A#,
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D
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DE " 4, D #E # " 4, EF " 5,
C$
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BC " 2%2
!, B #C # " 2%2
!,
C
A$
B$
8. !DEF # !D$E$F$
AB " 2%2
!, A#B # " 2%2
!,
A
B
O
y
7. !ABC # !A$B$C$
Verify that each of the following transformations preserves congruence, and name
the congruence transformation.
"P " "S, "Q " "T, "R " "U; P
!Q
!"S
!T
!, Q
!R
!"T
!U
!, P
!R
!"S
!U
!
6. !PQR # !STU
"A " "F, "B " "G, "C " "H; A
!B
!"F
!G
!, B
!C
!"G
!H
!, A
!C
!"F
!H
!
5. !ABC # !FGH
Name the congruent angles and sides for each pair of congruent triangles.
3.
1.
C
S
R
!ABC " !DRS
A
B
D
2.
N
P
!LMN " !QPN
L
M
Q
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Sample answer: "A " "E, "ABI " "EBF, "I " "F;
!B
A
!"E
!B
!, B
!I! " B
!F
!, A
!I! " E
!F
!
8. Name the congruent angles and congruent sides of a pair of
congruent triangles.
!ABI " !EBF, !CBD " !HBG
7. Indicate the triangles that appear to be congruent.
H
B
C
G
D
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E
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"M " "M #, "N " "N #; flip
QUILTING For Exercises 7 and 8, refer to the quilt design.
LN " 7, L#N # " 7, "L " "L#,
N$
x
N
"S " "S #, "T " !T #; flip
M$
O
MN " %29
!, M #N # " %29
!,
L$
L
P #T # " %10
!, "P " "P #,
P$
x
LM " 2%2
!, L#M # " 2%2
!,
S$
y
ST " %5
!, S #T # " %5
!, PT " %10
!,
T T$
O
M
6. !LMN # !L$M$N$
PS " %13
!, P #S # " %13
!,
P
S
y
5. !PST # !P$S$T$
Verify that each of the following transformations preserves congruence, and name
the congruence transformation.
"A " "R, "N " "B, "C " "V ; A
!N
!"R
!B
!, N
!C
!"B
!V
!, A
!C
!"R
!V
!
4. !ANC # !RBV
"G " "L, "K " "M, "P " "N ; G
!K
!"L
!M
!, K
!P
!"M
!N
!, G
!P
!"L
!N
!
3. !GKP # !LMN
Name the congruent angles and sides for each pair of congruent triangles.
1.
Identify the congruent triangles in each figure.
B
Practice
Identify the congruent triangles in each figure.
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Skills Practice
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$W
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R
! #U
"R # "U
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c. Every triangle is congruent to itself. reflexive
b. If there are three triangles for which the first is congruent to the second and the second
is congruent to the third, then the first triangle is congruent to the third. transitive
a. If the first of two triangles is congruent to the second triangle, then the second
triangle is congruent to the first. symmetric
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three vertices of one triangle in any order. Then write the corresponding
vertices of the second triangle in the same order. If the angles are written
in the correct correspondence, the sides will automatically be in the
correct correspondence also.
4. A good way to remember something is to explain it to someone else. Your classmate Ben is
having trouble writing congruence statements for triangles because he thinks he has to
match up three pairs of sides and three pairs of angles. How can you help him understand
how to write correct congruence statements more easily? Sample answer: Write the
Helping You Remember
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S
Q
!RTV " !USV
d. R
b.
WV
$
!T
S
! #$
3. Determine whether each statement says that congruence of triangles is reflexive,
symmetric, or transitive.
Q
!ABC " !ADC
!MNO " !QPO
c. M
a.
2. Identify the congruent triangles in each diagram.
P
1. If !RST # !UWV, complete each pair of congruent parts.
"T # "V
diagonal braces make the structure stronger and prevent it
from being deformed when it has to withstand a heavy load.
In the bridge shown in the photograph in your textbook, diagonal braces
were used to divide squares into two isosceles right triangles. Why do you
think these braces are used on the bridge? Sample answer: The
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-3 at the top of page 192 in your textbook.
Why are triangles used in bridges?
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$#
RT
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4. (x, y) → (#x , #y) yes
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y
2. (x, y) → (x # 4, y) yes
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x
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200
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2
y
&
5. (x, y) → # %%x, y
O
y
no
x
x
3. (x, y) → (x " 8, y " 7) yes
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Draw the transformation image for each figure. Then tell whether the
transformation is or is not a congruence transformation.
changing its size or shape.
A
B
(x, y ) → (x $ 6, y % 3)
y
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1. Does the transformation above appear to be a congruence transformation? Explain your
answer. Yes; the transformation slides the figure to the lower right without
This can be read, “The point with coordinates (x, y) is
mapped to the point with coordinates (x " 6, y # 3).”
With this transformation, for example, (3, 5) is mapped to
(3 " 6, 5 # 3) or (9, 2). The figure shows how the triangle
ABC is mapped to triangle XYZ.
(x, y) → (x " 6, y # 3)
The following statement tells one way to map preimage
points to image points in the coordinate plane.
Transformations in The Coordinate Plane
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1. A
!B
!"X
!Y
!
1.Given
!C
A
!"X
!Z
!
!C
B
!"Y
!Z
!
2.!ABC " !XYZ 2. SSS Post.
Reasons
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1. R
!S
!"U
!T
!
1. Given
!T
R
!"U
!S
!
2. S
!T
!"T
!S
!
2. Refl. Prop.
3.!RST " !UTS 3. SSS Post.
Reasons
Statements
Z
Statements
C
U
$#$
UT
$, $
RT
$#$
US
$
Given: $
RS
Prove: !RST # !UTS
A
Y
D
$#$
XY
$, $
AC
$#$
XZ
$, $
BC
$#$
YZ
$
Given: $
AB
Prove: !ABC # !XYZ
B
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Write a two-column proof.
T
5. SSS Postulate
5. !ABC # !DBC
2.
4. Reflexive Property of #
$C
$#$
BC
$
4. B
Exercises
2. Given
3. Definition of midpoint
C
$#$
DC
$
3. $
AC
1. Given
$B
$#$
DB
$
1. A
A
$D
$.
2. C is the midpoint of A
Reasons
Statements
B
If the sides of one triangle are congruent to the sides of a second triangle,
then the triangles are congruent.
Write a two-column proof.
Given: A
$B
$#$
DB
$ and C is the midpoint of A
$D
$.
Prove: !ABC # !DBC
Example
SSS Postulate
SSS Postulate You know that two triangles are congruent if corresponding sides are
congruent and corresponding angles are congruent. The Side-Side-Side (SSS) Postulate lets
you show that two triangles are congruent if you know only that the sides of one triangle
are congruent to the sides of the second triangle.
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Proving Congruence—SSS, SAS
Study Guide and Intervention
(continued)
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If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides
and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
C
Y
X
Z
G
E
J
H
The right angles are
congruent and they are the
included angles for the
congruent sides.
!DEF # !JGH by the
SAS Postulate.
F
b. D
c.
1
2
R
Q
The included angles, "1
and "2, are congruent
because they are
alternate interior angles
for two parallel lines.
!PSR # !RQP by the
SAS Postulate.
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P
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N
U
P
M
W
T
The triangles cannot
be proved congruent
by the SAS Postulate.
M
V
!TRU " !PMN by the
SAS Postulate.
T
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Z
Y
C
D
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"D " "B because
both are right angles.
The two triangles are
congruent by the SAS
Postulate.
B
"XQY and "WQZ are
not the included angles
for the congruent
segments. The triangles
are not congruent by
the SAS Postulate.
Q
5. A
2.
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K
H
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The congruent
angles are the
included angles for
the congruent sides.
!FJH " !GHJ by
the SAS Postulate.
6. F
"MPL " "NPL
because both are
right angles.
!MPL " !NPL by
the SAS Postulate.
M
P
3. N
For each figure, determine which pairs of triangles can be proved congruent by
the SAS Postulate.
Exercises
In !ABC, the angle is not
“included” by the sides $
AB
$
and A
$C
$. So the triangles
cannot be proved congruent
by the SAS Postulate.
B
a. A
Example
For each diagram, determine which pairs of triangles can be
proved congruent by the SAS Postulate.
SAS Postulate
SAS Postulate Another way to show that two triangles are congruent is to use the
Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Postulate.
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Third Angle
Theorem
Given
SAS
!PRT " !DEF
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R
D
F
E
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5.
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Determine which postulate can be used to prove that the triangles are congruent.
If it is not possible to prove that they are congruent, write not possible.
Given
"T " "F
"P " "D
"R " "E
Given
PT " DF
Given
PR " DE
Proof:
3. Write a flow proof.
Given: P
$R
$#$
DE
$, $
PT
$#$
DF
$
"R # "E, "T # "F
Prove: !PRT # !DEF
The corresponding sides are not congruent, so !ABC is not
congruent to !KLM.
AB " 3, KL " 3, BC " %13
!, LM " 4, AC " %10
!, KM " 5.
2. A(#4, #2), B(#4, 1), C(#1, #1), K(0, #2), L(0, 1), M(4, 1)
The corresponding sides have the same measure and are congruent,
so !ABC " !KLM by SSS.
AB " 2, KL " 2, BC " 2%2
!, LM " 2%2
!, AC " 2, KM " 2.
1. A(#3, 3), B(#1, 3), C(#3, 1), K(1, 4), L(3, 4), M(1, 6)
Determine whether !ABC " !KLM given the coordinates of the vertices. Explain.
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Practice
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SSS
!RSV " !TSV
Reflexive
Property
SV " SV
R
T
V
S
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5.
SAS or SSS
6.
SSS
A
C
B
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Since "ACB and "A#CB# are vertical angles, they are
A$
B$
congruent. In the figure, A
!C
!"A
!#!C
! and B
!C
!"!
B !#!
C. So
!ABC " !A#B #C by SAS. By CPCTC, the lengths A#B # and AB are equal.
7. INDIRECT MEASUREMENT To measure the width of a sinkhole on
his property, Harmon marked off congruent triangles as shown in the
diagram. How does he know that the lengths A$B$ and AB are equal?
4.
Determine which postulate can be used to prove that the triangles are congruent.
If it is not possible to prove that they are congruent, write not possible.
Definition
of midpoint
RV " VT
V is the
midpoint of RT.
Given
Given
RS " TS
Proof:
3. Write a flow proof.
Given: R
$S
$#$
TS
$
V is the midpoint of R
$T
$.
Prove: !RSV # !TSV
DE " %!
13, PQ " %13,
! EF " 2%5
!, QR " %26
!, DF " %29
!, PR " %13
!.
Corresponding sides are not congruent, so !DEF is not congruent
to !PQR.
2. D(#7, #3), E(#4, #1), F(#2, #5), P(2, #2), Q(5, #4), R(0, #5)
DE " 5%2
!, PQ " 5%2
!, EF " 2%10
!, QR " 2%10
!, DF " 5%2
!, PR " 5%2
!.
!DEF " !PQR by SSS since corresponding sides have the same
measure and are congruent.
1. D(#6, 1), E(1, 2), F(#1, #4), P(0, 5), Q(7, 6), R(5, 0)
Determine whether !DEF " !PQR given the coordinates of the vertices. Explain.
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M
D
F
H
G
F
S
T
!RSU # !TSU ; SSS
U
R
not possible
D
E
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Sample answer: Congruent triangles are triangles that are the same size
and shape, and the SSS Postulate ensures that two triangles with three
corresponding sides congruent will be the same size and shape.
d.
b.
3. Find three words that explain what it means to say that two triangles are congruent and
that can help you recall the meaning of the SSS Postulate.
Helping You Remember
!DEF " !GHF; SAS
D
E
G
c. E
$H
$ and D
$G
$ bisect each other.
!ABD " !CBD ; SAS
C
B
a. A
2. Determine whether you have enough information to prove that the two triangles in each
figure are congruent. If so, write a congruence statement and name the congruence
postulate that you would use. If not, write not possible.
!L
M
!, M
!N
!
c. Name the sides of !LMN for which "M is the included angle.
!L
N
!, N
!M
!
b. Name the sides of !LMN for which "N is the included angle.
!M
L
!, L
!N
!
a. Name the sides of !LMN for which "L is the included angle.
1. Refer to the figure.
N
Sample answer: Land is usually divided into rectangular lots,
so their boundaries meet at right angles.
Why do you think that land surveyors would use congruent right triangles
rather than other congruent triangles to establish property boundaries?
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-4 at the top of page 200 in your textbook.
How do land surveyors use congruent triangles?
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4. What hints might you give another student who is trying
to divide figures like those into congruent parts? See students’ work.
3. Divide each hexagon into six congruent parts. Use three
different ways. Sample answers are shown.
2. Divide each pentagon into five congruent parts. Use three
different ways. Sample answers are shown.
1. Divide each square into four congruent parts. Use three
different ways. Sample answers are shown.
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Congruent figures are figures that have exactly the same size and shape. There are many
ways to divide regular polygonal regions into congruent parts. Three ways to divide an
equilateral triangular region are shown. You can verify that the parts are congruent by
tracing one part, then rotating, sliding, or reflecting that part on top of the other parts.
Congruent Parts of Regular Polygonal Regions
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If two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles
and the included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
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B
!"D
!B
!;
"ADB " "CBD;
!ABD " !CDB
D
B
T
U
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!
!"V
!T
!;
!RST " !UVT
S
R
V
Z
W
X
WY
!
!"W
!Y
!;
"XYW " "ZYW ;
!WXY " !WZY
B
2.
A
E
C
DC
!
!"B
!C
!;
!CDE " !CBA
D
4. A
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D
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E
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"ACB " "E;
!ABC " !CDE
A
B
"ABE " "CBD ;
!ABE " !CBD
A
B
What corresponding parts must be congruent in order to prove that the triangles
are congruent by the ASA Postulate? Write the triangle congruence statement.
Exercises
$#$
XY
$. If "S # "X, then !RST# !YXW by the ASA Postulate.
"R # "Y and $
SR
X
Two pairs of corresponding angles are congruent, "A # "D and "C # "F. If the
$ and D
$F
$ are congruent, then !ABC # !DEF by the ASA Postulate.
included sides $
AC
A
B
b. S
a.
Find the missing congruent parts so that the triangles can be
proved congruent by the ASA Postulate. Then write the triangle congruence.
Example
ASA Postulate
are congruent.
The Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) Postulate lets you show that two triangles
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RT " RT
"SRT " "URT
AAS
T
!SRT " !URT
R
E
Given
U
S
D
B
F
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If "C " "F (or if "B " "E ),
then !ABC " !DEF by the
AAS Theorem.
A
C
2. BC # EF; "A # "D
"S " "U
"STR " "UTR
Def.of " bisector
3. Write a flow proof.
Given: "S # "U; $
TR
$ bisects "STU.
Prove: "SRT # "URT
If B
!C
!"E
!F
! (or if A
!C
!"D
!F
! ),
then !ABC " !DEF by the
AAS Theorem.
A
B
1. "A # "D; "B # "E
In Exercises 1 and 2, draw and label !ABC and !DEF. Indicate which additional
pair of corresponding parts needs to be congruent for the triangles to be
congruent by the AAS Theorem.
Exercises
Example
In the diagram, "BCA " "DCA. Which sides
are congruent? Which additional pair of corresponding parts
needs to be congruent for the triangles to be congruent by
the AAS Postulate?
A
$C
$#$
AC
$ by the Reflexive Property of congruence. The congruent
angles cannot be "1 and "2, because $
AC
$ would be the included side.
If "B # "D, then !ABC # !ADC by the AAS Theorem.
A
If two angles and a nonincluded side of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding two
angles and side of a second triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.
You now have five ways to show that two triangles are congruent.
• definition of triangle congruence
• ASA Postulate
• SSS Postulate
• AAS Theorem
• SAS Postulate
AAS Theorem
Another way to show that two triangles are congruent is the AngleAngle-Side (AAS) Theorem.
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G
"ABD " "CBD
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Proof: Since it is given that D
!E
! || F
!G
!, it follows that "EDF " "GFD,
because alt. int. # are ". It is given that "E " "G. By the Reflexive
Property, D
!F
!"F
!D
!. So !DFG " !FDE by AAS.
$E
$ || F
$G
$
Given: D
"E # "G
Prove: !DFG # !FDE
3. Write a paragraph proof.
E
CPCTC
ASA
Given
AD " CD
!ABD " !CBD
D
Given
D
A
B
K
"A " "C
Given
AB " CB
Proof:
N
!JKN " !MKL
2. Given: A
$B
$#$
CB
$
"A # "C
DB
$
$ bisects "ABC.
Prove: A
$D
$#$
CD
$
"JKN " "MKL
Vertical # are ".
Given
JK " MK
Given
"N " "L
Proof:
1. Given: "N # "L
JK
$
$#$
MK
$
Prove: !JKN # !MKL
J
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Write a flow proof.
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midpoint of QT.
"QSR " "TSU
Vertical # are ".
"Q " "T
Alt. Int. # are ".
Def.of midpoint
QS " TS
F
D
U
G
ASA
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S
T
E
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We are given A
!B
!"C
!B
! and "A " "C. B
!D
!"B
!D
! by the Reflexive
Property. Since SSA cannot be used to prove that triangles are
congruent, we cannot say whether !ABD " !CBD.
4. Suppose "A # "C. Determine whether !ABD # !CBD. Justify your answer.
Since D is the midpoint of A
!C
!, A
!D
!"C
!D
! by the definition of midpoint.
!B
A
!"C
!B
! by the definition of congruent segments. By the Reflexive
Property, B
!D
!"B
!D
!. So !ABD " !CBD by SSS.
3. Suppose D is the midpoint of A
$C
$. Determine whether !ABD # !CBD.
Justify your answer.
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information.
An architect used the window design in the diagram when remodeling
an art studio. A
$B
$ and C
$B
$ each measure 3 feet.
C
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Proof: Since it is given that G
!E
! bisects "DEF, "DEG " "FEG by the
definition of an angle bisector. It is given that "D " "F. By the
Reflexive Property, G
!E
!"G
!E
!. So !DEG " !FEG by AAS. Therefore
!G
D
!"F
!G
! by CPCTC.
Given: "D # "F
GE
$
$ bisects "DEF.
Prove: D
$G
$#$
FG
$
2. Write a paragraph proof.
Given
QR || TU
Given
S is the
Sample proof:
Q
R
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Practice
1. Write a flow proof.
Given: S is the midpoint of Q
$T
$.
Q
$R
$ || T
$U
$
Prove: !QSR # !TSU
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to each other. The two obtuse isosceles triangles are congruent
to each other.
How are congruent triangles used in construction?
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-5 at the top of page 207 in your textbook.
Which of the triangles in the photograph in your textbook appear to be
congruent? Sample answer: The four right triangles are congruent
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A
B
E
C
D
!AEB " !DEC; AAS
R
S
T
V
U
!RST " !UVT;
ASA
b. T is the midpoint of R
$U
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Sample answer: At least one pair of corresponding parts must be sides. If
you use two pairs of sides and one pair of angles, the angles must be the
included angles. If you use two pairs of angles and one pair of sides,
then the sides must both be included by the angles or must both be
corresponding nonincluded sides.
4. A good way to remember mathematical ideas is to summarize them in a general statement.
If you want to prove triangles congruent by using three pairs of corresponding parts,
what is a good way to remember which combinations of parts will work?
Helping You Remember
a.
3. Determine whether you have enough information to prove that the two triangles in each
figure are congruent. If so, write a congruence statement and name the congruence
postulate or theorem that you would use. If not, write not possible.
2. Which of the following conditions are sufficient to prove that two triangles are congruent?
A. Two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of the other triangle.
B. The three sides of one triangles are congruent to the three sides of the other triangle.
C. The three angles of one triangle are congruent to the three angles of the other triangle.
D. All six corresponding parts of two triangles are congruent.
E. Two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the
included angle of the other triangle.
F. Two sides and a nonincluded angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and a
nonincluded angle of the other triangle.
G. Two angles and a nonincluded side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and
the corresponding nonincluded side of the other triangle.
H. Two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to two sides and the
included angle of the other triangle.
I. Two angles and a nonincluded side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and a
nonincluded side of the other triangle.
Sample answer: In ASA, you use two pairs of congruent angles and the
included congruent sides. In AAS, you use two pairs of congruent angles
and a pair of nonincluded congruent sides.
B, D, E, G, H
1. Explain in your own words the difference between how the ASA Postulate and the AAS
Theorem are used to prove that two triangles are congruent.
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Yes; you can use the Distance Formula and SSS.
3. If you know the coordinates of all the vertices of two triangles, is it
always possible to tell whether the triangles are congruent? Explain.
Use the Distance Formula to find the lengths of the sides of
both triangles. Conclude that ! PQR " ! KLM by SSS.
Briefly describe how you can show that !PQR # !KLM.
P(1, 2)
K(#2, 1)
2. Consider !PQR and !KLM whose vertices are the following points.
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!B
! and C
!D
! are
equal and that the slopes of A
!D
! and B
!C
! are equal. Conclude
A!
B&!
C!
D and !
B!
C&!
A!
D . Use the angle relationships for
that !
parallel lines and a transversal and the fact that B
!D
! is a common side for the triangles to conclude that
!ABD " !CDB by ASA.
1. Consider ! ABD and !CDB whose vertices have coordinates A(0, 0),
B(2, 5), C(9, 5), and D(7, 0). Briefly describe how you can use what you
know about congruent triangles and the coordinate plane to show that
! ABD # !CDB. You may wish to make a sketch to help get you started.
If you know the coordinates of the vertices of two triangles in the coordinate
plane, you can often decide whether the two triangles are congruent. There
may be more than one way to do this.
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3.Transitive Property of "
E
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4.If two angles of a triangle are ", then
the sides opposite the angles are ".
2
T
3x !
Z
!B
!"C
!B
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C
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3x !
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2.Vertical angles are congruent.
1
B
20
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1.Given
A
L
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Subtract 2x from each side.
Add 13 to each side.
Substitution
Converse of Isos. ! Thm.
2."2 " "3
D
B
3x !
V
T
1."1 " "2
30!
3x % 6
2x $ 6
2x
Reasons
5. G
T
2. S
R
If "A # "C, then A
$B
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$B
$.
Find x.
m"S ! m"T, so
SR ! TR.
3x # 13 ! 2x
3x ! 2x " 13
x ! 13
3x % 13
S
Example 2
B
If A
$B
$#C
$B
$, then "A # "C.
C
A
Statements
7. Write a two-column proof.
Given: "1 # "2
Prove: $
AB
$#$
CB
$
T (6x $ 6)!
4. D
1.
Find x.
Exercises
Add 10 to each side.
Subtract 4x from each side.
Substitution
Isos. Triangle Theorem
Find x.
BC ! BA, so
m"A ! m"C.
5x # 10 ! 4x " 5
x # 10 ! 5
x ! 15
A
C
Example 1
• If two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the angles opposite
those sides are congruent. (Isosceles Triangle Theorem)
• If two angles of a triangle are congruent, then the sides opposite
those angles are congruent.
An isosceles triangle has two congruent sides.
The angle formed by these sides is called the vertex angle. The other two angles are called
base angles. You can prove a theorem and its converse about isosceles triangles.
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1. Given
2. An equilateral ! has " sides and " angles.
3. Given
4. ASA Postulate
5. CPCTC
1
2
6.
!KLM is equilateral.
K
3x !
1. !ABC is equilateral.
2. A
!B
!"C
!B
! ; "A " "C
3. "1 " "2
4. !ABD " !CBD
5. "ADB " "CDB
C
D
12
M
N
3. L
Reasons
Y
H
5x
5
C
Q
Statements
Proof:
B
A
1. Given
2. Each " of an equilateral ! measures 60°.
3. If || lines, then corres. "s are #.
4. Substitution
5. If a ! is equiangular, then it is equilateral.
Reasons
7. Write a two-column proof.
Given: !ABC is equilateral; "1 # "2.
Prove: "ADB # "CDB
4.
1.
Find x.
Exercises
$ || B
$C
$.
1. !ABC is equilateral; $
PQ
2. m"A ! m"B ! m"C ! 60
3. "1 # "B, "2 # "C
4. m"1 ! 60, m"2 ! 60
5. !APQ is equilateral.
Statements
Proof:
Example
Prove that if a line is parallel to one side
of an equilateral triangle, then it forms another equilateral
triangle.
1. A triangle is equilateral if and only if it is equiangular.
2. Each angle of an equilateral triangle measures 60°.
An equilateral triangle has three congruent
sides. The Isosceles Triangle Theorem can be used to prove two properties of equilateral
triangles.
Isosceles Triangles
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7. m"ABF 70
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5. CPCTC
4. !CDE " !CGF
5. C
!E
!"C
!F
!
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!"G
!F
!
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those sides are ".
2. "D " "G
F
G
D
E
P
Reasons
L
F
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C
1. Given
B
B
E
D
1. C
!D
!"C
!G
!
C
R
A
A
B
C
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Proof:
CG
$#$
$
Given: $
CD
$E
D
$#$
GF
$
Prove: C
$E
$#$
CF
$
11. Write a two-column proof.
10. If m"LPR ! 34, find m"B. 68
9. If m"RLP ! 100, find m"BRL. 20
In the figure, P
!L
!"R
!L
! and L
!R
!"B
!R
!.
6. m"AFB 55
5. m"CFD 60
!ABF is isosceles, !CDF is equilateral, and m"AFD " 150.
Find each measure.
!E
C
!"C
!D
!
4. If "CED # "CDE, name two congruent segments.
!B
E
!"E
!A
!
3. If "EBA # "EAB, name two congruent segments.
"BEC " "BCE
2. If $
BE
$#$
BC
$, name two congruent angles.
"ACD " "CDA
1. If A
$C
$#$
AD
$, name two congruent angles.
Refer to the figure.
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C
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5. If 2 # of a ! are ", then the sides opposite
those # are ".
4. Congruence of # is transitive.
3. Given
2. Corr. # are ".
1. Given
Reasons
A
2
E
7. m"GHM 40
11. SPORTS A pennant for the sports teams at Lincoln High
School is in the shape of an isosceles triangle. If the measure
of the vertex angle is 18, find the measure of each base angle.
81, 81
5. A
!B
!"A
!C
!
4. "3 " "4
3. "1 " "2
2. "1 " "4
"2 " "3
1. D
!E
! || B
!C
!
Statements
Proof:
$ || B
$C
$
Given: $
DE
"1 # "2
Prove: A
$B
$#$
AC
$
10. Write a two-column proof.
9. If m"G ! 67, find m"GHM. 46
8. If m"HJM ! 145, find m"MHJ. 17.5
5. m"KML 60
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Triangles GHM and HJM are isosceles, with G
!H
!"M
!H
!
and H
!J
!"M
!J
!. Triangle KLM is equilateral, and m"HMK " 50.
Find each measure.
4. If "STV # "SVT, name two congruent segments. !
ST
!"!
SV
!
3. If "SRT # "STR, name two congruent segments. !
ST
!"!
SR
!
2. If $
RS
$#$
SV
$, name two congruent angles. "SVR " "SRV
1. If R
$V
$#$
RT
$, name two congruent angles. "RTV " "RVT
Refer to the figure.
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congruent if and only if the angles opposite those sides are congruent.
4. If a theorem and its converse are both true, you can often remember them most easily by
combining them into an “if-and-only-if” statement. Write such a statement for the Isosceles
Triangle Theorem and its converse. Sample answer: Two sides of a triangle are
Helping You Remember
e. an isosceles triangle in which the measure of the vertex angle is twice the measure of
one of the base angles 90, 45, 45
d. an isosceles triangle in which the measure of a base angle is 70 70, 70, 40
c. an isosceles triangle in which the measure of the vertex angle is 70 70, 55, 55
b. an isosceles right triangle 45, 45, 90
a. an equilateral triangle 60, 60, 60
3. Give the measures of the three angles of each triangle.
sometimes
g. The vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is the largest angle of the triangle.
f. If an isosceles triangle has three acute angles, then it is equilateral. sometimes
e. If a right triangle has a 45° angle, then it is isosceles. always
d. The largest angle of an isosceles triangle is obtuse. sometimes
c. If a right triangle is isosceles, then it is equilateral. never
b. If a triangle is isosceles, then it is equilateral. sometimes
a. If a triangle has three congruent sides, then it has three congruent angles. always
2. Determine whether each statement is always, sometimes, or never true.
e. Name the base angles of !QRS. "Q, "R
d. Name the vertex angle of !QRS. "S
c. Name the base of !QRS. !
QR
!
b. Name the legs of !QRS. !
QS
!, !
RS
!
a. What kind of triangle is !QRS? isosceles
1. Refer to the figure.
R
Two congruent isosceles right triangles can be placed
together to form a square.
• Why might isosceles right triangles be used in art? Sample answer:
symmetry is pleasing to the eye.
• Why do you think that isosceles and equilateral triangles are used more
often than scalene triangles in art? Sample answer: Their
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-6 at the top of page 216 in your textbook.
How are triangles used in art?
Isosceles Triangles
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3. Given: m"UZY ! 90, m"ZWX ! 45,
!YZU # !VWX, UVXY is a
square (all sides congruent, all
angles right angles).
Find m"WZY. 45
G
A
1. Given: BE ! BF, " BFG # " BEF #
"BED, m"BFE ! 82 and
ABFG and BCDE each have
opposite sides parallel and
congruent.
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N#M
$$
$N
$,
!JNM # !KLM.
Find m"JKM. 15
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A
2. Given: AC ! AD, and A
$B
$#B
$D
$,
m"DAC ! 44 and
C
$E
$ bisects " ACD.
Find m"DEC. 78
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Some problems include diagrams. If you are not sure how to solve the
problem, begin by using the given information. Find the measures of as many
angles as you can, writing each measure on the diagram. This may give you
more clues to the solution.
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Use the origin as a vertex or center of the figure.
Place at least one side of the polygon on an axis.
Keep the figure in the first quadrant if possible.
Use coordinates that make the computations as simple as possible.
Exercises
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C (?, q)
C (p, q)
A(0, 0) B(2p, 0) x
y
2.
T (?, ?)
T (2a, 2a)
R(0, 0) S(2a, 0) x
y
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R(0, 0)
y
4. isosceles triangle
!RST with base $
RS
$
4a units long
D(0, 0)
y
219
E(e, 0) x
F (e, e)
5. isosceles right !DEF
with legs e units long
G(2g, 0) x
E (%2g, 0); F (0, b)
E(?, ?)
F (?, b)
y
T (a, 0) x
S #a–2, b$
R (0, 0)
y
Sample answers
3.
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I (b, 0) x
Q(0, a)
y
6. equilateral triangle !EQI
with vertex Q(0, a) and
sides 2b units long
Position and label each triangle on the coordinate plane. are given.
1.
Find the missing coordinates of each triangle.
%
a
so the vertex is S %%, b .
2
For vertex S, the x-coordinate is %%. Use b for the y-coordinate,
a
2
Example
Position an equilateral triangle on the
coordinate plane so that its sides are a units long and
one side is on the positive x-axis.
Start with R(0, 0). If RT is a, then another vertex is T(a, 0).
1.
2.
3.
4.
A coordinate proof uses points, distances, and slopes to
prove geometric properties. The first step in writing a coordinate proof is to place a figure on
the coordinate plane and label the vertices. Use the following guidelines.
Position and Label Triangles
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2
&
U(0, 0) T (a, 0) x
2b $ 0
2
$
0$0
2
0 $ 2b
2
# 0 $2 2a
# 0 $2 0
$
y
Q
P
C (2a, 0) x
0
a
b
&&, which is undefined, so the segment is vertical.
0
A(0, 0)
R
B(0, 2b)
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"RPQ is a right angle because any horizontal line is perpendicular to any
vertical line. !PRQ has a right angle, so !PRQ is a right triangle.
!P
! is && " && " 0, so the segment is horizontal.
The slope of R
b%b
a%0
b%0
!!
Q is && "
The slope of P
a%a
The midpoint R of AB is &&, && " (0, b).
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The midpoint Q of AC is &&, && " (a, 0).
The midpoint P of BC is &&, && " (a, b).
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Sample answer: Position and label right !ABC with the coordinates
A(0, 0), B(0, 2b), and C (2a, 0).
Prove that the segments joining the midpoints of the sides of a right triangle form
a right triangle.
Exercises
$ lies on the x-axis. The axes are perpendicular, so
the y-axis, and !RST was placed so $
RT
SU
$
$⊥$
RT
$.
%
R (–a, 0)
y
S(0, c)
Proof:
#a " a 0 " 0
U is the midpoint of $
RT
$ so the coordinates of U are %%, %% ! (0, 0). Thus S
$U
$ lies on
Given: Isosceles !RST; U is the midpoint of base $
RT
$.
Prove: S
$U
$⊥$
RT
$
Example
Prove that a segment from the vertex
angle of an isosceles triangle to the midpoint of the base
is perpendicular to the base.
First, position and label an isosceles triangle on the coordinate
plane. One way is to use T(a, 0), R(#a, 0), and S(0, c). Then U(0, 0)
is the midpoint of $
RT
$.
Coordinate proofs can be used to prove theorems and to
verify properties. Many coordinate proofs use the Distance Formula, Slope Formula, or
Midpoint Theorem.
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H(b, 0) x
K(0, 0)
y
P (6b, 0) x
L(3b, c)
2. isosceles !KLP with
base K
$P
$ 6b units long
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Q (4a, 0)
Q (?, ?) x
R(2a, b)
P (0, 0)
y
A(0, 2a)
C (0, 0) B(2a, 0) x
A(0, ?)
y
8.
5.
Z (?, ?)
$
7
R &&b, c
2
#
Y (2b, 0) x
P (7b, 0) x
R(?, ?)
N (0, 0)
y
Z (b, c)
X(0, 0)
y
9.
6.
y
T (0, b)
S (–a, 0)
y
N (3b, 0) x
U (a, 0) x
T (?, ?)
M (0, c)
O (0, 0)
M (?, ?)
D(5a, 0) x
N # 5–2a, b$
A(0, 0)
y
3. isosceles !AND with
base A
$D
$ 5a long
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!⊥A
!C
!.
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A(0, 2a)
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2a % 0
a%0
&& " %1. The slope of B
!M
! is && " 1. The product
0 % 2a
a%0
M are #&&, &&$ or (a, a). The slope of A
!C
! is
0 $ 2a 2a $ 0
2
2
The Midpoint Formula shows that the coordinates of
Proof:
Given: isosceles right !ABC with "ABC the right angle and M the midpoint of $
AC
$
Prove: B
$M
$⊥$
AC
$
10. Write a coordinate proof to prove that in an isosceles right triangle, the segment from
the vertex of the right angle to the midpoint of the hypotenuse is perpendicular to the
hypotenuse.
7.
4.
Find the missing coordinates of each triangle.
G(0, 0)
F (0, a)
y
1. right !FGH with legs
a units and b units
Sample answers
Position and label each triangle on the coordinate plane.
are given.
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L(3b, 0) x
P # 3–2b, c$
B(0, 0)
y
2. isosceles !BLP with
base $
BL
$ 3b units long
#
$
1
S &&b, c
6
R # 1–3b, 0$ x
S (?, ?)
J (0, 0)
y
5.
C (?, 0) x
C(3a, 0), E(0, c)
B (–3a, 0)
y
E (0, ?)
6.
P (2b, 0) x
x
M(0, c), N(%2b, 0)
N (?, 0)
M (0, ?)
y
G(0, 0) J (2a, 0)
D (0, 2a)
y
3. isosceles right !DGJ
with hypotenuse D
$J
$ and
legs 2a units long
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S (0, 0)
y
K (6, 4)
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KM " %!
(%2 %!
6)2 $!
(3 % !
4)2 " %!
64 $ 1
! " %65
! or ' 8.1 miles
8. Find the distance between the mall and Karina’s home.
Since the slope of S
!M
! is the negative reciprocal of the
slope of S
!K
!, S
!M
!⊥S
!K
!. Therefore, !SKM is right triangle.
Slope of SK " && or &&
4%0
2
6%0
3
3%0
3
Slope of SM " && or % &&
%2 % 0
2
Proof:
Given: !SKM
Prove: !SKM is a right triangle.
7. Write a coordinate proof to prove that Karina’s high school, her home, and the mall are
at the vertices of a right triangle.
Karina lives 6 miles east and 4 miles north of her high school. After school she works part
time at the mall in a music store. The mall is 2 miles west and 3 miles north of the school.
NEIGHBORHOODS For Exercises 7 and 8, use the following information.
4.
Find the missing coordinates of each triangle.
W # 1–4a, 0$ x
Y # 1–8a, b$
S(0, 0)
y
1. equilateral !SWY with
1
sides %% a long
Position and label each triangle on the coordinate plane.
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with "C as the vertex angle.
x
T(a, ?)
#
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D (?, ?)
y
F (?, ?)
x
R (–a, 0)
Sample answer: !RST is an isosceles right triangle. "RST is the right
angle and is also the vertex angle.
g. Find m"SRT and m"STR. 45; 45
h. Find m"OSR and m"OST. 45; 45
f. Combine your answers from parts c and e to describe !RST as completely as possible.
Sample answer: !RST is isosceles with "RST as the vertex angle.
e. What does your answer from part d tell you about !RST?
SR " %!
2a 2 or a%2
!; ST " %!
2a 2 or a%2
!; S
!R
!"S
!T
!
d. Find SR and ST. What does this tell you about S
$R
$ and S
$T
$?
Sample answer: !RST is a right triangle with "S as the right angle.
c. What does your answer from part b tell you about !RST ?
O (0, 0) T (a, 0) x
S (0, a)
y
D (0, 0), E (0, a), F (a, a)
E (?, a)
b. Find the product of the slopes of S
$R
$ and S
$T
$. What
does this tell you about S
$R
$ and $
ST
$ ? %1; S
!R
!⊥S
!T
!
$R
$ and the slope of S
$T
$. 1; %1
a. Find the slope of S
2. Refer to the figure.
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Sample answer: Slope Formula: change in y over change in x ;
Midpoint Formula: average of x-coordinates, average of y-coordinates
3. Many students find it easier to remember mathematical formulas if they can put them
into words in a compact way. How can you use this approach to remember the slope and
midpoint formulas easily?
Helping You Remember
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b
R (0, b), S (0, 0), T a, &&
2
S (?, ?)
R (?, b)
y
1. Find the missing coordinates of each triangle.
b.
From the coordinates of A, B, and C in the drawing in your textbook, what
do you know about !ABC? Sample answer: !ABC is isosceles
Read the introduction to Lesson 4-7 at the top of page 222 in your textbook.
How can the coordinate plane be useful in proofs?
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J
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PRS, PRT, PRU, PRV, PST, PSU,
PSV, PTU, PTV, PUV, QRS, QRT,
QRU, QRV, QST, QSU, QSV, QTU,
QTV, QUV, RST, RSU, RSV, RTU,
RTV, RUV, STU, STV, SUV, TUV
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How many triangles can you form by joining points on each circle?
List the vertices of each triangle.
4.
1.
How many triangles are there in each figure?
Each puzzle below contains many triangles. Count them carefully.
Some triangles overlap other triangles.
How Many Triangles?
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