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Using Triangle Congruence Theorems — Cumulative exam Answers

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In the diagram, TRV ≅ VRW. What is the measure of SRT? mSRT = degrees

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Triangle QRS is transformed as shown on the graph.

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R0, 90°
R
R0, 180°
R
R0, 270°
R
R0, 360°
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On a coordinate plane, 2 triangles are shown. The first triangle has points F (3, 2), H (4, 5), G (1, 2). The second triangle has points F prime (negative 2, 3), H prime (negative 5, 4), G prime (negative 2, 1).

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Correct. He transformed the triangle according to the rule (x, y) → (–y, x).
B
Incorrect. He transformed the triangle according to the rule (x, y) → (y, –x)
C
Incorrect. He transformed the triangle according to the rule (x, y) → (–y, –x)
D
Incorrect. He transformed the triangle according to the rule (x, y) → (–x, –y)
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is the angle bisector of YEX and the perpendicular bisector of . is the angle bisector of YGZ and the perpendicular bisector of . is the angle bisector of ZFX and the perpendicular bisector of . Point A is the intersection of , , and .

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A
Point A is the center of the circle that passes through points E, F, and G but is not the center of the circle that passes through points X, Y, and Z.
B
Point A is the center of the circle that passes through points X, Y, and Z but is not the center of the circle that passes through points E, F, and G.
C
Point A is the center of the circle that passes through points E, F, and G and the center of the circle that passes through points X, Y, and Z.
D
Point A is not necessarily the center of the circle that passes through points E, F, and G or the center of the circle that passes through points X, Y, and Z.
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The proof that ΔRST ≅ ΔVST is shown.Given: ST is the perpendicular bisector of RV.Prove: ΔRST ≅ ΔVST

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A
perpendicular bisector theorem
B
converse of the perpendicular bisector theorem
C
Pythagorean theorem
D
SSS congruence theorem
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Figure R S T U V is reflected across a point of reflection n to form R prime S prime T prime U prime V prime. Figure R prime S prime T prime U prime V prime is rotated 270 degrees about point P to form R double-prime S double-prime T double-prime U double-prime V double-prime

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A
a reflection across line n followed by a translation down and to the right
B
a reflection across line n followed by a 270° rotation about point P
C
a translation down followed by a 270° rotation about point P
D
a translation down followed by a reflection across line n
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Triangles A B C and A B F are congruent. Triangle A B C is reflected across line B A to form triangle A B F.

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A
a rotation about point A
B
a reflection across the line containing CB
C
a reflection across the line containing BA
D
a rotation about point B
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Triangles A B C and A D C share common side A C. The lengths of A B and A D are congruent.

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Yes, but only if AB ≅ DC.
B
Yes, but only if BC ≅ DC.
C
No, because AB is not congruent to AC.
D
No, because AB ≅ DA.
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Which best describes the dimensions of a plane?

A
A plane has zero dimensions because it represents a location on the coordinate plane.
B
A plane has one dimension because it is made up of an infinite number of points.
C
A plane has two dimensions because it is a flat surface that has length and width but no depth.
D
A plane has three dimensions because it is made up of exactly three noncollinear points.
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Which part of the proof does the fourth statement and reason represent?Given: AB ≅ BCBC ≅ EF Prove: EG = AB + FG

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It is part of the given information.
B
It is part of the argument.
C
It is the conclusion.
D
It is an assumption.
18

Which statement describes the order of rotational symmetry for an isosceles triangle?

A
An isosceles triangle has an order 0 rotational symmetry because there is no angle at which it can be rotated onto itself.
B
An isosceles triangle has an order 1 rotational symmetry because it does not have all congruent angles.
C
An isosceles triangle has an order 2 rotational symmetry because it has 1 pair of congruent angles.
D
An isosceles triangle has an order 3 rotational symmetry because it has 3 angles.
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Which two undefined geometric terms always describe figures with no beginning or end?

A
a line and a plane
B
a line and a point
C
a distance and a plane
D
a distance and a point
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Triangles A B C and D E F are shown. Triangle A B C is rotated to the left about point A and then is shifted up and to the right to form triangle D E F.

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A
Translate vertex A to vertex D, and then reflect △ABC across the line containing AC.
B
Translate vertex B to vertex D, and then rotate △ABC around point B to align the sides and angles.
C
Translate vertex B to vertex D, and then reflect △ABC across the line containing AC.
D
Translate vertex A to vertex D, and then rotate △ABC around point A to align the sides and angles.

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