Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Solutions Page 221  Exercise 1  Problem 1

Given that,ΔBAT ≅ ΔFOR

⇒ \(\overline{T A} \cong \overline{R O}\)

⇒ ∠R ≅ ∠T

\(\overline{T A} \cong \overline{R O}\) ∠R ≅ ∠T.

 

Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Savvas Geometry Answers Page 221  Exercise 2   Problem 2

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures

1. The relationship between ∠M and ∠T is that ∠M ≅ ∠T ,  2. If m ∠ A = 52 and m ∠ P = 36 , then m ∠ T = 92.

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Congruent Figures Solutions Chapter 4 Exercise 4.1 Savvas Geometry Page 221  Exercise 3  Problem 3

In our daily life, the apartments have multiple buildings that are congruent, Vehicles of the same company and model are congruent, and classrooms of a school are congruent.

In our daily life, the apartments have multiple buildings that are congruent, Vehicles of the same company and model are congruent, and classrooms of a school are congruent.

 

Congruent Figures Solutions Chapter 4 Exercise 4.1 Savvas Geometry Page 222  Exercise 4  Problem 4

Given: ΔABC ≅ ΔABD

To find –  List the congruent corresponding parts.

Two triangles are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

It is given that ΔABC and ΔABD ,so they will have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

So, we conclude that vertex A,B,C corresponding to vertex A,B,D respectively.

Thus, we get

⇒   \(\overline{A B} \cong \overline{A B}\)

⇒   \(\overline{A C} \cong \overline{A D}\)

⇒   \(\overline{C B} \cong \overline{D B}\) And

∠CAB ≅ ∠DAB

∠ABC ≅ ∠ABD

∠ACB ≅ ∠ADB

Thus, for ΔABC ≅ ΔABD we get

⇒   \(\overline{A B} \cong \overline{A B}\)

⇒   \(\overline{A C} \cong \overline{A D}\)

⇒  \(\overline{C B} \cong \overline{D B}\) 

And

∠CAB ≅ ∠DAB

∠ABC ≅ ∠ABD

∠ACB ≅ ∠ADB

 

Chapter 4 Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Savvas Learning Co Geometry Explanation Page 222  Exercise 5  Problem 5

Given: ΔEFG ≅ ΔHIJ

To find – List the congruent corresponding parts.

Two triangles are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

It is given that ΔEFG ≅ ΔHIJ, so they will have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

So, we conclude that vertex E,F, G is congruent to vertex H,I ,J respectively

Therefore

⇒  \(\overline{E F} \cong \overline{H I}\)

⇒  \(\overline{F G} \cong \overline{I J}\)

⇒  \(\overline{G E} \cong \overline{J H}\) and

∠GEF ≅ ∠JHI

∠EFG ≅ ∠HIJ

∠FGE ≅ ∠IJH

Thus, for ΔEFG ≅ ΔHIJ we get

⇒  \(\overline{E F} \cong \overline{H I}\)

⇒  \(\overline{F G} \cong \overline{I J}\)

⇒  \(\overline{G E} \cong \overline{J H}\)

And

∠GEF ≅ ∠JHI

∠EFG ≅ ∠HIJ

∠FGE ≅ ∠IJH

 

Solutions For Congruent Figures Exercise 4.1 In Savvas Geometry Chapter 4 Student Edition Page 222   Exercise 6   Problem 6

Given: ΔLCM ≅ ΔBJK

To find –  Complete the congruence statements.

Two triangles are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

It is given that ΔLCM ≅ BJK so they will have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

SO, we conclude that vertex L,C,M is congruent to vertex B ,J, K respectively.

Thus, \(\overline{K J} \cong \overline{M C}\)

Thus, \(\overline{K J} \cong \overline{M C}\)

 

Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Savvas Learning Co Geometry Detailed Answers Page 222   Exercise 7  Problem 7

Given: \(\overline{J B} \cong \overline{M C}\) ≅ ?

To find – Complete the congruence statements.

Two triangles are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

\(\overline{J B} \cong \overline{M L}\)

The complete congruence statement will be \(\overline{J B} \cong \overline{M L}\).

 

Geometry Chapter 4 Congruent Figures Savvas Learning Co Explanation Guide Page 222   Exercise 8   Problem 8

Given: ∠ L ≅?

To find –  Complete the congruence statements.

Two triangles are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

∠L ≅ ∠B

The congruence statement will be ∠L ≅ ∠B.

 

Geometry Chapter 4 Congruent Figures Savvas Learning Co Explanation Guide Page 222   Exercise 9  Problem 9

Given: ∠ K ≅?

To find – Complete the congruence statements.

Two triangles are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

∠K ≅ ∠C

The congruence statement will be ∠K ≅ ∠C.

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 222   Exercise 10  Problem 10

Given: ∠ M ≅?

To find –  Complete the congruence statements.

Two triangles are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

∠M ≅ ∠J

The congruence statement will be ∠M ≅ ∠J.

 

Page 222  Exercise 11  Problem 11

 Given: ΔCML ≅ ?

To find – Complete the congruence statements.

Two triangles are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

ΔCML ≅ ΔKJB

The congruence statement will be ΔCML ≅ ΔKJB.

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 222   Exercise 12   Problem 12

Given:  ΔKBJ ≅ ?

To find – Complete the congruence statements.

Two triangles are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

ΔKBJ ≅ ΔCLM

The congruence statement will be ΔKBJ ≅ ΔCLM

 

Page 222  Exercise 13  Problem 13

Given:  ΔMLC ≅ ?

To find –  Complete the congruence statements.

Two triangles are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

ΔMLC ≅ ΔJBK

The congruence statement will be ΔMLC ≅ ΔJBK.

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 222   Exercise 14   Problem 14

Given: ΔJKB ≅ ?

To find – Complete the congruence statements.

Two triangles are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

ΔJKB ≅ ΔMCL

The congruence statement will be ΔJKB ≅ ΔMCL

 

Page 222   Exercise 15  Problem 15

Given: POLY ≅ SIDE

To find – List the four pairs of congruent sides.

Two polygons are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

⇒   \(\overline{P O} \cong \overline{S I}\)

⇒   \(\overline{O L} \cong \overline{I D}\)

⇒   \(\overline{L Y} \cong \overline{D E}\)

⇒   \(\overline{Y P} \cong \overline{E S}\)

The four pairs of congruent sides are:

⇒  \(\overline{P O} \cong \overline{S I}\)

⇒  \(\overline{O L} \cong \overline{I D}\)

⇒  \(\overline{L Y} \cong \overline{D E}\)

⇒  \(\overline{Y P} \cong \overline{E S}\)

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 222  Exercise 16  Problem 16

Given: POLY ≅ SIDE

To find – List the four pairs of congruent angles.

Two polygons are congruent if they have equal corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles.

∠P ≅ ∠S

∠O ≅ ∠I

∠L ≅ ∠D

∠Y ≅ ∠E

The four pairs of congruent angles are:

∠P ≅ ∠S

∠O ≅ ∠I

∠L ≅ ∠D

∠Y ≅ ∠E

 

Page 222   Exercise 17   Problem 17

Given that: At an archeological site, the remains of two ancient step pyramids are congruent.

If ABCD ≅ EFGH

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 222 Exercise 17 Problem 17 Pyramids 1

To find –  Find GH

These two shapes ABCD and FEGH are congruent to each other it means shape and size of ABCD and are same FEGH .

The size of GH = 45ft because GH ≅ CD

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 222 Exercise 17 Problem 17 Pyramids 2

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 222  Exercise 18  Problem 18

Given that: At an archeological site, the remains of two ancient step pyramids are congruent.

If ABCD ≅ EFGH

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 222 Exercise 18 Problem 18 Pyramids 1

To find – Find EF

These two shapes ABCD and EFGH are congruent to each other it means shape and size of ABCD and EFGH are same.

The size of EF = 45 ft  because EF ≅ AB.

The size of EF = 45ft because EF ≅ AB for the problem

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 222 Exercise 18 Problem 18 Pyramids 2

 

Page 222  Exercise 19  Problem 19

Given that: At an archeological site, the remains of two ancient step pyramids are congruent.

If ABCD ≅ EFGH

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 222 Exercise 19 Problem 19 Pyramids 1

To find – Find BC

These two shapes ABCD and EFGH are congruent to each other it means shape and size of ABCD and EFGH are same.

The size of BC = 280ft because BC ≅ FG

The size of BC = 280ft because BC ≅ FG for the problem

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 222 Exercise 19 Problem 19 Pyramids 2

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 222  Exercise 20  Problem 20

Given that: At an archeological site, the remains of two ancient step pyramids are congruent.

If ABCD ≅ EFGH

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 222 Exercise 20 Problem 20 Pyramids 1

To find –  Find m∠DCB

These two shapes ABCD and EFGH are congruent to each other it means shape and size of ABCD and EFGH are same.

The angle m ∠DCB = 128 because m ∠DCB ≅ m∠FGH

The angle m∠ DCB = 128 because m∠ DCB ≅ m∠FGH for the problem.

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 222 Exercise 20 Problem 20 Pyramids 2

 

Page 222   Exercise 21  Problem 21

Given that: At an archeological site, the remains of two ancient step pyramids are congruent.

If ABCD ≅ EFGH

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 222 Exercise 21 Problem 21 Pyramids 1

To find  – Find m ∠ EFG

These two shapes ABCD and EFGH are congruent to each other it means they have same shape and size.

The angle m ∠EFG = 128° because m ∠EFG ≅ m∠ABC

The angle m∠EFG = 128° because m ∠EFG ≅ m ∠ABC for the problem

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 222 Exercise 21 Problem 21 Pyramids 2

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 222  Exercise 22  Problem 22

Given that: Δ SPQ and Δ TUV

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 222 Exercise 22 Problem 22 Triangles Congruent 1

To find – Can you conclude that the triangles are congruent.

The triangle SPQ,TUV are not congruent because shape and size of the triangles are not same.

The sides of triangle SPQ and TUV are not same.

The triangle SPQ, TUV are not congruent because shape and size of triangles are not same for the problem

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 222 Exercise 22 Problem 22 Triangles Congruent 2

 

Page 223  Exercise 23  Problem 23

Given that: Δ DEF ≅ Δ LMN

To find – Which of the following must be a correct congruence statement?

1. DE = LN

2. ∠N ≅ ∠F

3. FE ≅ NL

4. ∠M ≅ ∠F

Let the vertex E of triangle DEF corresponds to vertex N of triangle LMN, the vertex L of triangle LMN corresponds to vertex D of triangle DEF and the vertex M of triangle LMN corresponds to vertex F of triangle DEF.

If the triangle congruent than ED ≅ LN, EF ≅ NM, DF ≅ LM,∠M ≅ ∠F.

The option (4)  is correct rest are wrong.

The option (4) ∠M ≅ ∠F  is correct when ΔDEF ≅ ΔLMN for the problem

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 223  Exercise  24   Problem 24

Given that: Randall says he can use the information in the figure to prove  ΔBCD ≅ Δ DAB

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 223 Exercise 24 Problem 24 Randall Triangles 1

To find –  Is he correct? Explain.

If the triangle ΔBCD ≅ ΔDAB  then BC ≅ BA, AD ≅ CD, ∠CDB ≅ ∠ADB, ∠CBD ≅ ABD

But Randall says  CD ≅ BA, AD ≅ BC, ∠CDB  ≅  ∠ABD, ∠CBD ≅ ∠ADB  which is incorrect.

The correct explanation of congruence of triangles ΔBCD ≅ ΔDAB is BC ≅ BA,AD ≅  CD, ∠CDB  ≅  ∠ADB,∠CBD ≅ ABD for Randall problem

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 223 Exercise 24 Problem 24 Randall Triangles 2

And the diagram shown as

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Exercise 4.1 Congruent Figures Page 223 Exercise 24 Problem 24 Randall Triangles 3

 

Page 223   Exercise 25   Problem 25

Given that: ΔABC ≅ ΔDEF ,m∠A = x + 10. m∠D = 2x

To find – Find the measures of the given angles or the lengths of the given sides.

If the two triangles are congruent than sides and angles are congruent.

The given m∠A = x + 10. m∠D = 2x and the triangles ΔABC ≅ ΔDEF than

m∠A ≅ m∠D it means

​x + 10 = 2x

10 = 2x – x

10 = x

x = 10 and now

m∠A = x + 10

m∠A = 20°

m∠D = 2(10)

m∠D = 20°

The length x = 10 and angles m∠A = 20 ° and m∠D = 20° for the problem of congruency when ΔABC ≅ ΔDEF and m ∠A = x + 10,m∠D = 2x.

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 223  Exercise 26  Problem 26

Given that:  ΔABC ≅ ΔDEF , m∠B = 3y, m∠E = 6y − 12

To find – Find the measures of the given angles or the lengths of the given sides.

If the two triangles are congruent than sides and angles are congruent

The given m∠B = 3y, m∠E = 6y − 12 and the triangles ABC ≅ DEF than m ∠B ≅ m∠E  it means

​3y = 6y − 12

3y = 12

y = 4 and now

​m∠B = 3(4)

m ∠B = 12°

m∠E = 6(4)−12

m ∠E = 12°

The length y = 4 and angles m ∠B = 12° and m ∠E = 12° the problem of congruency when ΔABC ≅ ΔDEF and m∠B = 3y,m∠E = 6y − 12

 

Page 223  Exercise 27  Problem 27

Given: Two triangle s ΔABC ≅ ΔDEF and  BC = 3z + 2, EF = z + 6

To find – Measures of the lengths of the given sides.

Since, the triangles are congruent, vertex B of ΔABC corresponds to E of ΔDEFTriangles corresponding sides are equal, i.e. BC = EF

Equating corresponding sides of two triangle.

BC = EF

3z + 2 = z + 6

Bringing one side to one side of equation and constant terms to other side of triangle.

⇒ 3z − z = 6 − 2

2z = 4

z = \(\frac{4}{2}\)

z = 2

Substituting value of z in lengths BC and EF

BC = 3 × 2 + 2

BC = 8 units

EF= 2 + 6

EF = 8 units

Measures of the lengths of the given sides are- BC = 8 units EF = 8 units

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 223  Exercise 28  Problem 28

Given : Two triangles ΔABC ≅ ΔDEF and AC = 7a + 5, DF = 5a + 9

To find –  Measures of the lengths of the given sides.

Since, the triangles are congruent, vertex A of ΔABC corresponds to D of ΔDEF Triangles corresponding sides are equal, i.e. AC = DF

Equating corresponding sides of two triangle.

AC = DF

7a + 5 = 5a + 9

Bringing one side to one side of equation and constant terms to other side of triangle.

7a − 5a = 9 − 5

2a = 4

a = \(\frac{4}{2}\)

a = 2

Substituting value of a in lengths AC and DF

AC = 7 × 2 + 5

AC = 19 units

DF = 5 × 2 + 9

DF = 19 units

Measures of the lengths of the given sides are- AC = 19 units, DF = 19 units

 

Page 223  Exercise 29  Problem 29

Given: Two triangles Δ ABC ≅ Δ DBE.

To find – Meaning for two triangles to be congruent.

Two triangles are said to be congruent, if there corresponding sides and angles are equal.

Meaning for two triangles to be congruent is – “Two triangles are said to be congruent, if there corresponding sides and angles are equal”.

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 223  Exercise 29  Problem 30

Given: Two triangles ΔABC ≅ ΔDBE.

To find –  Which angle measures are already known.The angles known in ΔABC are m∠ CAB = (x + 5)°and m∠ABC = 51°

The angles known in ΔDBE are m∠

BED = 81°

Since, The given triangles are congruent, vertex C of Δ ABC corresponds to vertex E of

Δ DBE m∠DEB  =  m∠ACB = 81°

The angles known in ΔABC are m∠ CAB = (x + 5)°  and m ∠ACB = 51° and m∠ ACB = 81° , The angles known in ΔDBE are m ∠BED = 81°

 

Page 223  Exercise 29  Problem 31

Given: Two triangles ΔABC ≅ ΔDBE.

To find  – The value of x and the missing angle measure in a triangle.

Using Angle sum property of triangle,  Sum of angles of triangle is 180°

m∠BAC + m∠BCA+m∠

ABC = 180°

x + 5 + 81° + 51°

= 180°

x +137° =180°

x = 43°

Since, The given triangles are congruent, missing angles can be found out by equating the corresponding angles.

Vertex A of ΔABC corresponds to Vertex D of ΔDBE

∴ m ∠CAB = m ∠EDB = 43 + 5 = 48°

Vertex B is common in both the triangles.

m ∠ABC = m ∠DBE = 51°

Value of x is 43°

The given triangles ΔABC ≅ ΔDBE are congruent, missing angles can be found out by equating the corresponding angles.m ∠EDB = 48° m ∠DBE = 51°  m∠ACB = 81°

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 223  Exercise 30  Problem 32

Given: Two triangles ΔABC ≅ ΔKLM.

To Find – The values of the variables.

Since, ΔABC≅ ΔKLM, vertex C of ΔABC corresponds to vertex M of ΔKLM.

Therefore, m ∠ACB = m ∠KML = 3x°

Using angle sum property in ΔABC

m∠ ACB + m ∠CBA + m ∠BAC = 1800

3x + 90° + 45° = 180°

3x = 180° − 135°

3x = 45°

x = 15°

The value of the variable x is 15°

 

Page 223  Exercise 31  Problem 33

Given: Two triangles ΔACD ≅ ΔACB.

To Find –  The values of the variables.

Since A is the common vertex of two triangles.

The corresponding angles m ∠BAC = m ∠DAC 6x = 30° which on solving gives

6x = 30°

⇒ \(\frac{300}{6}\)

x = 5°

The value of the variable x is 5°

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 223  Exercise 32  Problem 34

Given: Figure of Two triangles ΔMLJ and ΔZRN.

To find – To Complete in two different ways that ΔJLM ≅ Δ NRZ.

Three corresponding angles of ΔJLM and ΔNRZ are equal.

From the figures of two triangles JLM and NRZ

∠L = ∠R

∠M = ∠Z

∠J = ∠N

Three corresponding sides are also equal.

ML = ZR

LJ = RN

JM = NZ

Therefore, ΔJLM ≅ ΔNRZ, since corresponding angles and sides of two triangles are equal.

From the figures of two triangles, ΔJLM and ΔNRZ

Corresponding angles are equal

∠L = ∠R

∠M = ∠Z

∠J = ∠N

Corresponding sides are equal

ML = ZR

LJ = RN

JM = NZ

Therefore, Δ JLM ≅ ΔNRZ

 

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 223  Exercise 33  Problem 35

Given: Terms “congruent sides and angles” and “triangles”.

To find – To write a congruence statement for two triangles and to list the congruent sides and angles.

Let two triangles are congruent ΔABC ≅ ΔXYZ

List of congruent sides of two triangles are

AB = XY

BC = YZ

AC = XZ

List of congruent angles of two triangles are

⇒ ∠A = ∠X

∠B = ∠Y

∠C = ∠Z

Congruence statement for two triangles is ΔABC ≅ ΔXYZ

List of congruent sides of two triangles are

AB = XY

BC = YZ

AC = XZ

List of congruent angles of two triangles are

∠A = ∠X

∠B = ∠Y

∠C = ∠Z

 

Page 223   Exercise 34  Problem 36

Given: Two triangles ΔABD and ΔCDB, and AB⊥AD, BC⊥CD, AB ≅ CD, AD≅CB, AB ∥ CD

To find –  To prove ΔABD ≅ ΔCDB.

The SAS rule states that If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

In the two triangles given

AD side of ΔABD= BC side of ΔCDB

AB side of ΔABD = CD side of ΔCDB

∠A = ∠C (Since, both are right angles)

Using SAS rule, ΔABD and ΔCDB are congruent.

AD side of ΔABD= BC side of ΔCDB

AB side of ΔABD = CD side of ΔCDB

∠A = ∠C

Using SAS rule, ΔABD ≅ ΔCDB

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 224  Exercise 35  Problem 37

Given: Two triangle ΔPRS and ΔQTS, PR ∥ TQ , PR ≅ TQ, PS ≅ QS

To find –  To prove ΔPRS ≅ ΔQTS

The SAS rule states that If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

In the two triangles given

PR ≅ TQPS ≅QS

Since, PR ∥ TQ and PQ is the transversal.

∠P = ∠Q, because they are alternate interior angles.

Using SAS rule, ΔPRS ≅ ΔQTS

In the two triangles ΔPRS and ΔQTS

PR ≅ TQ

PS ≅ QS

∠P = ∠Q

Using SAS rule, ΔPRS ≅ ΔQTS

 

Page 224  Exercise 36  Problem 38

Given  The vertices of ΔGHJ are G(−2,−1), H(−2,3),J(1,3).

To find –  KL, LM, and KM.

Using distance formula to calculate distance between two points.

Distance = \(\sqrt{\left(x_1-x_2\right)^2+\left(y_1-y_2\right)^2}\)

Where (x1,y1) and  (x2,y2) are two points.

Since, ΔKLM ≅ ΔGHJ.

Side KL corresponds to side GH of ΔGHJ

KL = \(\sqrt{(-2+2)^2+(3+1)^2}\)

= \(\sqrt{16}\)

Side KL = 4 units.

Side LM corresponds to side HJ of ΔGHJ

LM = \(\sqrt{(1+2)^2+(3-3)^2}\)

= \(\sqrt{9}\)

Side LM = 3 units.

Side KM corresponds to side GJ of ΔGHJ

KM = \(\sqrt{(1+2)^2+(3+1)^2}\)

= \(\sqrt{9+16}\)

KM = 5 units.

Side KL = 4 units , LM = 3 units , KM = 5 units

 

Savvas Learning Co Geometry Student Edition Chapter 4 Page 224  Exercise 37  Problem 39

Given: The coordinates of L and M(3,−3),(6,−3)

To find – How many pairs of coordinates are possible for K, find one pair.

Given, L(3,−3) M(6,−3)

Now, let K as(x,y)

Centroid:

\(\frac{3-6+x}{3}\) = \(\frac{-3+(-3)+y}{3}\)

\(\frac{3+x}{3}=\frac{1}{1}\)

Now equate the x-coordinates and y-coordinates we get:

⇒ \(\frac{-3+x}{3}=\frac{1}{1}\)

= −3 + 1x = 3

x = 6

⇒ \(\frac{6+y}{3}=\frac{2}{1}\)

= 6 + 1y = 6

1y = 6 − 6

y = 1

The one pair for, k is(6,1)

The pair for, k is(6,1)

 

Page 224  Exercise 38  Problem 40

Given: ΔHLN ≅ ΔGST and m∠H = 66, m∠S = 42

To find – To find the value of m∠T

Congruent triangles are triangles that have the same size and shape.

We conclude m∠H = m∠G = 66

And we know m∠S = 42

The sum of interior angles of a triangle is180°

In ΔGST

m ∠G + m ∠S + m ∠T = 180°

66 + 42 + m ∠T = 180°

m∠T = 180° − 108°

m ∠T = 72°

The value of m ∠T = 72° 

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