YEAR 10 MATHS ELECTIVE PROOF The Nature of Proof TEST1 2010 NAME :___________________________ MARKS: /45 %

Q.1
Prove that RUT RST .(Show your reasoning).

(3 marks)

Q.2
SP RQ and SPQ RQP . Prove that SPQ RQP .(Show your reasoning).

(3 marks)

Q.3
Prove that the following pairs of triangles are congruent, and hence find the value of the pronumeral. (Show your reasoning).

(b)

(4 + 4 = 8 marks)

Q.4
Prove that

ABD

BCD for the triangle shown. (Show your reasoning).

(5 marks)

Q.5
In the following diagrams first determine the similar triangles and then find the value of x (Show your reasoning). (a)

(b)

(6 + 6 = 12 marks)

Q.6
Prove that the interval joining the midpoints of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half its length. (Show your reasoning).

(6 marks)

Q.7
In

ABC , AB AC . Prove that AM AN . (Show your reasoning).

(8 marks)