2.12.4 Test (TST) - Triangles (Test)

2.12.
4 Test (TST): Triangles Test

Geometry Honors Sem 1 Name:
Date:
Answer the following questions using what you've learned from this unit. Write your
answers in the space provided. Be sure to show all work.
CLASSIFY and MEASURE TRIANGLES
1. Find angle measures and use angles to classify triangles.
Part I: Find the missing angle measure in each triangle. Show your work.
(3 points, 1 point each)
Part II: Use the measures from Part I to classify each triangle as acute, obtuse, or
right. Explain each classification. (3 points, 1 point each)
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a. ΔABC is a/an triangle because
.
b. ΔDEF is a/an triangle because

.
c. ΔHJK is a/an triangle because

.
2. Use side lengths to identify and classify triangles.
Part I: Fill in the blank to complete the theorem. (1 point)
The Triangle Inequality Theorem
The sum of any two sides of a triangle

is than the length of the

third side.
Part II: Can the three segments below form a triangle? Explain your answer.
(2 points)

Part III: Change the length of one or two segments in Part II to form each kind of
triangle. (3 points, 1 point each)
a. scalene triangle b. equilateral triangle c. isosceles triangle
AB = AB = AB =
BC = BC = BC =
AC = AC = AC =
CONGRUENT TRIANGLES
3. Use congruent triangles to find side lengths.
Part I: Draw the two congruent triangles described in the box. Label their vertices and
side lengths. (2 points)
AB = 6, GF = 8, AC = 10.

Part II: Use the drawings in Part I to find each side length. Show your work.
(3 points, 1 point each)
a. BC = b. EF = c. EG =
PROVE CONGRUENCE
4. Use the triangle congruence postulates to prove congruence.
Part I: Fill in the blanks to name each triangle congruence postulate.

(2 points; 0.5 point each)
a. SSS:
b. SAS:
c. ASA:
d. AAS:
Part II: In the triangles below, DF MN, DG MP, D P. Can you prove that Δ
DFG ΔMNP? Explain your answer. (2 points)

5. Fill in the missing statements and reasons in the proof. (4 points; 1 point each)
Given: AB DB and EB CB
Prove: D A.
Statements Reasons
1. 1.
2. ABC DBE 2.
3. 3. Side-angle-side postulate
4.
4. CPCTC (Corresponding parts of
congruent triangles are congruent.)
SIMILAR TRIANGLES

6. Use similar triangles to find side lengths.
Part I: In the diagrams below, ΔABC is similar to ΔRST. Use a proportion with sides
AB and RS to find the scale factor of ΔABC to ΔRST. Show your work. (2 points)
Part II: Use the scale factor from Part I and a proportion to find the length of ST.
Show your work. (1 point)
Part III: Use the scale factor from Part I and a proportion to find the length of RT.
Show your work. (2 points)

TRIANGLE BISECTORS
7. Fill in the missing statements and reasons in the proof. (4 points; 1 point each)
Given:
Prove: XY ZY
Statements Reasons
1. 1. Given
2. XW ZW 2.
3. YWX and YWZ are 3. Definition of perpendicular bisector

right angles, so YWX
YWZ.
4. YW YW 4.
5. ΔWXY ΔWZY 5.
6. XY ZY 6.
LONGEST AND SHORTEST SIDES OF TRIANGLES
8. The tubes on the frame of this road bike form a triangle. The owner's manual
identifies some of the angle measures formed by the bike frame. Based on the

information in the diagram below, determine which tube is the longest.
Part I: Classify the triangle formed by the three bike frame tubes as equilateral,
isosceles, or scalene. Find the measure of ∠B and explain your classification. (3
points; 1 point for classification, 1 point for the angle measure, and 1 point for
explanation)
Part II: List the three tubes — top, seat, and down tube — in order from shortest to
longest. Explain your reasoning. (4 points; 1 point for list, 3 points for
explanation)
1. _______________ (shortest)
2. _______________
3. _______________ (longest)

Part III: Complete a formal proof to validate your findings from Parts I and II. (9
points)
Step 1: Every proof needs Given and Prove statements. Use the endpoints on
the diagram to write a Given statement indicating the down tube is longer than
the top tube. Prove the relationship between the opposite angles of the given
sides. (2 points; 1 point for the Given statement, 1 point for the Prove
statement)
Given:
Prove:
Step 2: Use the spaces below to complete the formal proof. (7 points)

Statements Reasons
1. Given
2. Draw point X on such that 2. Ruler postulate

AB = AX
3. Definition of isosceles triangle
4. m∠1 = m∠2
5. m∠2 = m∠3 + m∠C
6. Substitution
7. Angle addition postulate
8. m∠B = m∠3 + m∠3 + m∠C
9. m∠B > m∠C 9. Definition of greater than
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4 Test (TST): Triangles Test

CLASSIFY and MEASURE TRIANGLES

1. Find angle measures and use angles to classify triangles.

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b. ΔDEF is a/an ​ triangle because

c. ΔHJK is a/an ​ triangle because

2. Use side lengths to identify and classify triangles.

Part I: Fill in the blank to complete the theorem. (1 point)

The Triangle Inequality Theorem

The sum of any two sides of a triangle

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a. scalene triangle b. equilateral triangle c. isosceles triangle

3. Use congruent triangles to find side lengths.

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4. Use the triangle congruence postulates to prove congruence.

Part I: Fill in the blanks to name each triangle congruence postulate.

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3. YWX and YWZ are 3. Definition of perpendicular bisector

LONGEST AND SHORTEST SIDES OF TRIANGLES

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2. Draw point X on such that 2. Ruler postulate

3. Definition of isosceles triangle

5. m∠2 = m∠3 + m∠C

7. Angle addition postulate

8. m∠B = m∠3 + m∠3 + m∠C

9. m∠B > m∠C 9. Definition of greater than

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