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Geometry

Edward Burger, David J. Chard,Earlene J. Hall

Chapter 4

Triangle Congruence - all with Video Answers

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Section 1

Classifying Triangles

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Problem 1

Classify each triangle by its angle measures.
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In $\triangle J K L, J K, K L,$ and $J L$ are equal. How does this help you classify $\triangle J K L$ by
its side lengths?

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Problem 2

Apply the vocabulary from this lesson to answer each question.
$\triangle X Y Z$ is an obtuse triangle. What can you say about the types of angles in $\triangle X Y Z?$

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Problem 3

Classify each triangle by its angle measures.
$\triangle D B C$

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Problem 4

Classify each triangle by its angle measures.
$\triangle A B D$

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Problem 5

Classify each triangle by its angle measures.
$\triangle A D C$

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Problem 6

Classify each triangle by its side lengths.
$\triangle E G H$

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Problem 7

Classify each triangle by its side lengths.
$\triangle E F H$

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Problem 8

Classify each triangle by its side lengths.
$\triangle H F G$

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Problem 9

Find the side lengths of each triangle.

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Problem 10

Find the side lengths of each triangle.
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Problem 11

A jeweler creates triangular earrings by bending pieces of silver wire. Each earring is an isosceles triangle with the dimensions shown. How many earrings can be made from a piece of wire that is 50 cm long?

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Problem 12

Classify each triangle by its angle measures.
$\triangle B E A$

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Problem 13

Classify each triangle by its angle measures.
$\triangle D B C$

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Problem 14

Classify each triangle by its angle measures.
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$\triangle A B C$

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Problem 15

Classify each triangle by its side lengths.
$\triangle P S T$

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Problem 16

Classify each triangle by its side lengths.
$\triangle R S P$

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Problem 17

Classify each triangle by its side lengths.
$\triangle R P T$

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Problem 18

Find the side lengths of each triangle.

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Problem 19

Find the side lengths of each triangle.

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Problem 20

Draw a triangle large enough to measure. Label the vertices $X, Y,$ and $Z .$
a. Name the three sides and three angles of the triangle.
b. Use a ruler and protractor to classify the triangle by its side lengths and angle measures.

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Problem 21

Use the following information for Exercises 21 and 22 A manufacturer makes trusses, or triangular supports, for the roofs of houses. Each truss is the shape of an isosceles triangle in which $\overline{P Q} \cong \overline{P R}$. The length of the base $\overline{Q R}$ is $\frac{4}{3}$ the length of each of the congruent sides.
The perimeter of each truss is $60 \mathrm{ft}$. Find each side length.

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Problem 22

Use the following information for Exercises 21 and 22 A manufacturer makes trusses, or triangular supports, for the roofs of houses. Each truss is the shape of an isosceles triangle in which $\overline{P Q} \cong \overline{P R}$. The length of the base $\overline{Q R}$ is $\frac{4}{3}$ the length of each of the congruent sides.
How many trusses can the manufacturer make from 150 feet of lumber?

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Problem 23

Draw an example of each type of triangle or explain why it is not possible.
isosceles right

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Problem 24

Draw an example of each type of triangle or explain why it is not possible.
equiangular obtuse

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Problem 25

Draw an example of each type of triangle or explain why it is not possible.
scalene right

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Problem 26

Draw an example of each type of triangle or explain why it is not possible.
equilateral acute

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Problem 27

Draw an example of each type of triangle or explain why it is not possible.
scalene equiangular

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Problem 28

Draw an example of each type of triangle or explain why it is not possible.
isosceles acute

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Problem 29

An equilateral triangle has a perimeter of 105 in. What is the length of each side of the triangle?

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Problem 30

Classify each triangle by its angles and sides.
$\triangle A B C$

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Problem 31

Classify each triangle by its angles and sides.
$\triangle A C D$

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Problem 32

An isosceles triangle has a perimeter of $34 \mathrm{cm}$. The congruent sides measure $(4 x-1) \mathrm{cm} .$ The length of the third side is $x \mathrm{cm} .$ What is the value of $x ?$

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Problem 33

The base of the Flatiron Building is a triangle bordered by three streets: Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and East Twenty-second Street. The Fifth Avenue side is 1 ft shorter than twice the East Twenty-second Street side. The East Twenty-second Street side is $8 \mathrm{ft}$ shorter than half the Broadway side. The Broadway side is $190 \mathrm{ft}$.
a. Find the two unknown side lengths.
b. Classify the triangle by its side lengths.

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Problem 34

Thinking Is every isosceles triangle equilateral? Is every equilateral triangle isosceles? Explain.

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Problem 35

Tell whether each statement is sometimes, always, or never true. Support your answer with a sketch.
An acute triangle is a scalene triangle.

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Problem 36

Tell whether each statement is sometimes, always, or never true. Support your answer with a sketch.
A scalene triangle is an obtuse triangle.

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Problem 37

Tell whether each statement is sometimes, always, or never true. Support your answer with a sketch.
An equiangular triangle is an isosceles triangle.

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Problem 38

Write a formula for the side length $s$ of an equilateral triangle, given the perimeter $P$. Explain how you derived the formula.

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Problem 39

Use the method for constructing congruent segments to construct an equilateral triangle.

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Problem 40

This problem will prepare you for the Concept Connection on page 238 . Marc folded a rectangular sheet of paper, $A B C D,$ in half along $\overline{E F}$. He folded the resulting square diagonally and then unfolded the paper to create the creases shown.
a. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find $D E$ and $C E$
b. What is the $\mathrm{m} \angle D E C ?$
c. Classify $\triangle D E C$ by its side lengths and by its angle measures.

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Problem 41

What is the side length of an equilateral triangle with a perimeter of $36 \frac{2}{3}$ inches?
A. $36 \frac{2}{3}$ inches
B. $18 \frac{1}{3}$ inches
C. $12 \frac{1}{3}$ inches
D. $12 \frac{2}{9}$ inches

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Problem 42

The vertices of $\triangle R S T$ are $R(3,2), S(-2,3),$ and $T(-2,1) .$ Which of these best describes $\triangle R S T$
F. Isosceles
G. Scalene
H. Equilateral
J. Right

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Problem 43

Which of the following is NOT a correct classification of $\triangle L M N ?$
A. Acute
B. Equiangular
C. Isosceles
D. Right

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Problem 44

$\triangle A B C$ is isosceles, and $\overline{A B} \cong \overline{A C} . A B=\left(\frac{1}{2} x+\frac{1}{4}\right),$ and $B C=\left(\frac{5}{2}-x\right) .$ What is the perimeter of $\triangle A B C ?$

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Problem 45

A triangle has vertices with coordinates $(0,0),(a, 0),$ and $(0, a),$ where $a \neq 0$ Classify the triangle in two different ways. Explain your answer.

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Problem 46

Write a two-column proof. Given: $\triangle A B C$ is equiangular. $E F \| A C$ Prove: $\triangle E F B$ is equiangular.

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Problem 47

Two sides of an equilateral triangle measure $(y+10)$ units and $\left(y^{2}-2\right)$ units. If the perimeter of the triangle is 21 units, what is the value of $y ?$

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Problem 48

The average length of the sides of $\triangle P Q R$ is $24 .$ How much longer then the average is the longest side?

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Problem 49

Name the parent function of each function.
$$y=5 x^{2}+4$$

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Problem 50

Name the parent function of each function.
$$2 y=3 x+4$$

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Problem 51

Name the parent function of each function.
$$y=2(x-8)^{2}+6$$

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Problem 52

Determine if each biconditional is true. If false, give a counter example.
Two lines are parallel if and only if they do not intersect.

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Problem 53

Determine if each biconditional is true. If false, give a counter example.
A triangle is equiangular if and only if it has three congruent angles.

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Problem 54

Determine if each biconditional is true. If false, give a counter example.
A number is a multiple of 20 if and only if the number ends in a $0 .$

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Problem 55

Determine whether each line is parallel to, is perpendicular to, or coincides with $y=4 x$.
$$y=4 x+2$$

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Problem 56

Determine whether each line is parallel to, is perpendicular to, or coincides with $y=4 x$.
$$4 y=-x+8$$

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Problem 57

Determine whether each line is parallel to, is perpendicular to, or coincides with $y=4 x$.
$$\frac{1}{2} y=2 x$$

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Problem 58

Determine whether each line is parallel to, is perpendicular to, or coincides with $y=4 x$.
$$-2 y=\frac{1}{2} x$$

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