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# California Geometry

## Educators

### Problem 1

Compare the given measures.
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$A C$ and $X Z$

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### Problem 2

Compare the given measures.
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$\mathrm{m} \angle S R T$ and $\mathrm{m} \angle Q R T$

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### Problem 3

Compare the given measures.
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$K L$ and $K N$

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### Problem 4

Find the range of values for $x .$
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### Problem 5

Find the range of values for $x .$
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### Problem 6

Find the range of values for $x .$
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### Problem 7

Health A therapist can take measurements to gauge the flexibility of a patient's elbow joint. In which position is the angle measure at the elbow joint greater? Explain.

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### Problem 8

Write a two-column proof. Given: $\overline{F H}$ is a median of $\triangle D F G$
$$\mathrm{m} \angle D H F>\mathrm{m} \angle G H F$$Prove: $D F>G F$
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### Problem 9

Compare the given measures.
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$$\mathrm{m} \angle D C A \text { and } \mathrm{m} \angle B C A$$

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### Problem 10

Compare the given measures.
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$$\mathrm{m} \angle G H J \text { and } \mathrm{m} \angle K L M$$

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### Problem 11

Compare the given measures.
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$T U$ and $S V$

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### Problem 12

Find the range of values for $z$
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### Problem 13

Find the range of values for $z$
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### Problem 14

Find the range of values for $z$
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### Problem 15

Industry The operator of a backhoe changes the distance between the cab and the bucket by changing the angle formed by the arms. In which position is the distance from the cab to the bucket greater? Explain.
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### Problem 16

Write a two-column proof.
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Given: $\overline{J K} \cong \overline{N M}, \overline{K P} \cong \overline{M Q}, J Q>N P$
Prove: $\mathrm{m} \angle K>\mathrm{m} \angle M$

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### Problem 17

Critical Thinking $A B C$ is an isosceles triangle with base $\overline{B C} . X Y Z$ is an isosceles triangle with base $\overline{Y Z}$. Given that $\overline{A B} \cong \overline{X Y}$ and $\mathrm{m} \angle A=\mathrm{m} \angle X,$ compare $B C$ and $Y Z .$

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### Problem 18

Compare. Write $<,>,$ or $=$
$$\mathrm{m} \angle Q R P \quad \mathrm{m} \angle S R P$$

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### Problem 19

Compare. Write $<,>,$ or $=$
$$\mathrm{m} \angle Q P R \quad \mathrm{m} \angle Q R P$$

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### Problem 20

Compare. Write $<,>,$ or $=$
$$\mathrm{m} \angle P R S \quad \mathrm{m} \angle R S P$$

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### Problem 21

Compare. Write $<,>,$ or $=$
$$\mathrm{m} \angle R S P \quad \mathrm{m} \angle R P S$$

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### Problem 22

Compare. Write $<,>,$ or $=$
$$\mathrm{m} \angle Q P R \quad \mathrm{m} \angle R P S$$

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### Problem 23

Compare. Write $<,>,$ or $=$
$$\mathrm{m} \angle P S R \quad \mathrm{m} \angle P Q R$$

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### Problem 24

Make a conclusion based on the Hinge Theorem or its converse. (Hint: Draw a sketch.)
In $\triangle A B C$ and $\triangle D E F, \overline{A B} \cong \overline{D E}, \overline{B C} \cong \overline{E F}, \mathrm{m} \angle B=59^{\circ},$ and $\mathrm{m} \angle E=47^{\circ}$

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### Problem 25

Make a conclusion based on the Hinge Theorem or its converse. (Hint: Draw a sketch.)
$\triangle R S T$ is isosceles with base $\overline{R T}$. The endpoints of $\overline{S V}$ are vertex $S$ and a point $V$ on $\overline{R T}$. $R V=4,$ and $T V=5$

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### Problem 26

Make a conclusion based on the Hinge Theorem or its converse. (Hint: Draw a sketch.)
In $\triangle G H J$ and $\triangle K L M, \overline{G H} \cong \overline{K L},$ and $\overline{G I} \cong \overline{K M}$ $\angle G$ is a right angle, and $\angle K$ is an acute angle.

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### Problem 27

Make a conclusion based on the Hinge Theorem or its converse. (Hint: Draw a sketch.)
In $\triangle X Y Z, \overline{X M}$ is the median to $\overline{Y Z}$, and $Y X>Z X$.

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### Problem 28

Write About It The picture shows a door hinge in two different positions. Use the picture to explain why Theorem $5-6-1$ is called the Hinge Theorem.

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### Problem 29

Write About It Compare the Hinge Theorem to the SAS Congruence Postulate. How are they alike? How are they different?

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### Problem 30

This problem will prepare you for the Concept Connection on page 364 The solid lines in the figure show an airline's routes between four cities.
a. A traveler wants to fly from Jackson $U$ ) to Shelby $(S)$ but there is no direct flight between these cities. Given that $\mathrm{m} \angle N S J<\mathrm{m} \angle H S I,$ should the traveler first fly to Newton Springs ( $N$ ) or to Hollis ( $H$ ) if he wants to minimize the number of miles flown? Why?
b. The distance from Shelby ( $S$ ) to Jackson $U$ ) is 182 mi. What is the minimum number of miles the traveler will have to fly?

Mary B.

### Problem 31

$\overline{M L}$ is a median of $\triangle J K L .$ Which inequality best describes the range of values for $x ?$
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(A) $x>2$
(B) $x>10$
(C) $3<x<4 \frac{2}{3}$
(D) $3<x<10$

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### Problem 32

$\overline{D C}$ is a median of $\triangle A B C .$ Which of the following statements is true?
(F) $B C<A C$
(G) $B C>A C$
(H) $A D=D B$
(J) $\triangle D C=A B$

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### Problem 33

Short Response Two groups start hiking from the same camp. Group A hikes 6.5 miles due west and then hikes 4 miles in the direction N 35 $^{\circ}$ W. Group B hikes 6.5 miles due east and then hikes 4 miles in the direction $N 45^{\circ} \mathrm{E}$ At this point, which group is closer to the camp? Explain.
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### Problem 34

Multi-Step In $\triangle X Y Z, X Z=5 x+15, X Y=8 x-6$ and $\mathrm{m} \angle \mathrm{XVZ}>\mathrm{m} \angle \mathrm{XVY}$. Find the range of values for $x$
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### Problem 35

Use these steps to write a paragraph proof of the Hinge Theorem. Given: $\overline{A B} \cong \overline{D E}, \overline{B C} \cong \overline{E F}, \mathrm{m} \angle A B C>\mathrm{m} \angle D E F$ Prove: $A C>D F$
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a. Locate $P$ outside $\triangle A B C$ so that $\angle A B P \cong \angle D E F$ and $\overline{B P} \cong \overline{E F} .$ Show that $\triangle A B P \cong \triangle D E F$ and
thus $\overline{A P} \cong \overline{D F}$
b. Locate $Q$ on $\overline{A C}$ so that $\overline{B Q}$ bisects $\angle P B C .$ Draw $\overline{Q P}$. Show that $\triangle B Q P \cong \triangle B Q C$ and thus $\overline{Q P} \cong \overline{Q C}$
c. Justify the statements $A Q+Q P>A P, A Q+Q C=A C, A Q+Q C>A P$ $A C>A P,$ and $A C>D F$

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### Problem 36

Find the range and mode, if any, of each set of data.
$$2,5,1,0.5,0.75,2$$

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### Problem 37

Find the range and mode, if any, of each set of data.
$$95,97,89,87,85,99$$

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### Problem 38

Find the range and mode, if any, of each set of data.
$$5,5,7,9,4,4,8,7$$

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### Problem 39

For the given information, show that $m \| n$ State any postulates or theorems used. (Lesson $3-3$ ) (FIGURE CANNOT COPY)
$$\mathrm{m} \angle 2=(3 x+21)^{\circ}, \mathrm{m} \angle 6=(7 x+1)^{\circ}, x=5$$

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### Problem 40

For the given information, show that $m \| n$ State any postulates or theorems used. (Lesson $3-3$ ) (FIGURE CANNOT COPY)
$$\mathrm{m} \angle 4=(2 x+34)^{\circ}, \mathrm{m} \angle 7=(15 x+27)^{\circ}, x=7$$

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### Problem 41

Find each measure. (Lesson $5-4$ )
$$D F$$

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### Problem 42

Find each measure. (Lesson $5-4$ )
$$B C$$

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Find each measure. (Lesson $5-4$ )
$$\mathrm{m} \angle B F D$$