Algebra
Theorems, Definitions, Postulates, etc.
Transformations
Triangles
Mystery...
100

Solve for x: -x2-6x+16

x = -8, 2 or x = {-8, 2}

100

Triangle ABC ≅ triangle DEF. How can we prove AC ≅ DF?

CPCTC (Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent)

100
What is a rigid motion?

When a transformation preserves the size and shape of the figure. All corresponding sides and angles are congruent between the image and the pre-image. (translation, reflection, rotation)

100

List all congruent angles and sides if △JKL ≅ △PQR.

∠J ≅ ∠P / ∠K ≅ ∠Q /∠L ≅ ∠R // JK ≅ PQ / KL ≅ QR / LJ ≅ RP

100

p: There are seven days in a week. q: March has exactly 30 days. Find the truth value of "p v q".

T

200

Factor using slip and slide: 3x2+7x=-2

x = (-1/3), -2 or x = {-2, -1/3}

200

Triangle ABC is isosceles. If ∠A ≅ ∠C, then AB ≅ CB.

Isosceles triangle theorem converse

200

A(3, 6), B(2, 5), C(4, 3), D(5, 5) // Translate: (x, y) -> (x-5, y-3). // Dilate (x, y) -> (3x, 3y)

A"(-6, 9), B"(-9, 6), C"(-3, 0), D"(0, 6)

200

Consider △JKL. Classify it by its sides: J(-7, -7), K(-9, -1), L(-1, -1).

Isosceles. (rad68, rad68, rad72)

200

If it is Sunday, there is no school. If there is no school, then I am happy. // If it is Sunday, then I am happy.

Law of Syllogism

300

Simplify: -5√8 + 2√45 + 3√200

-10√2 + 6√5 + 30√2

300

If ∠X is supplementary to ∠Y and ∠X is supplementary to ∠Z, then ∠Y ≅ ∠Z // If A||B and B||C, then A||C

Congruent supplements theorem // Transitive property of parallel lines

300

Triangle XYZ has vertices X(4, 7), Y(8, 5), Z(6, 3). Rotate the figure 90about point P(1, 2).

X'(-4, 5), Y' (-2, 9), Z'(0, 7)

300

Which methods could be used to prove two triangles congruent given the following?: // Given: L is the midpoint of KN and MP.

SAS or SSS congruence theorem. (Midpoint gives us SS)

300

What is the equation for point-slope form?

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

400

Solve for x using the quadratic formula: 9x2-18x=7

x = (-1/3), (7/3) or x = {-1/3, 7/3}

400

Transversal c crosses line a and line b. If all angle measures of both line a and line b are congruent, name all five converses that prove lines to be parallel.

Corresponding ∠ converse // Alt. int. ∠ converse // Alt. ext. converse // consecutive int. ∠ converse // consecutive ext. ∠ converse

400

Parallelogram JKLM has vertices J(-1, 8), K(5, 6), L(7, -2), M(1, 0). Dilate by scale factor k = (1/2) about (-3, -2).

J'(-2, 3), K'(1, 2), L'(2, -2), M'(-1, -1)

400

If △DEF ≅ △JKL, DE=18, EF=23, DF=9x-23, JL=7x-11, and JK=3y-21, solve for X and Y.

X=6, Y=13

400

Consider △ABC where AB=4x+25, BC=3x-2, and AC=9x-5. What is the range for possible values for x?

4 < x < 14

500

Solve for x using completing the square: 2x2+4x=48

x = 4, -6 or x = {-6, 4}
500

If ∠C is a right angle, then m∠C = 90o // If m∠P + m∠Q = 90o, then ∠P and ∠Q are complementary // If ∠M and ∠N form a right angle, then ∠M and ∠N are complementary.

Definition of a Right Angle // Definition of complementary angles // Complement Theorem

500

Identify the center of dilation and scale factor: X(5, 12), Y(14, -3), Z(-1, 0). X'(6, 8), Y'(12, -2), Z'(2, 0)

Center (8, 0), Scale factor 0.75

500

Consider △QRS: ∠Q = 90o, ∠R = 30o, ∠S = 60o. QR=8, RS=16, QS=8. Classify the triangle by its angles and sides. (Note: if invalid, write "N/A")

N/A

500
Consider directed line segment AB with A(-5, -1) and B(7, 7). Find the coordinates of P such that the ratio of AP to PB is 1:3.

P(-2, 1)

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