Geometric Notation Practice

What is the correct "name" for the point?

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Answer explanation

The name of this point is "P" because what else would it be? :)

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Select the correct notation for the above figure

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Answer explanation

We see that the figure goes on for ever in both directions, making it a line. Therefore the notation above the points must be a line as well!

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Select all notations that can be applied to this figure

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Answer explanation

There are many names for the line that would work. There are also line segments within the line we can name!

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Select the correct notation for the above figure

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Answer explanation

When naming a ray, we need to remember that the mark on top points from endpoint towards infinity.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Pick all notations that can be applied to the figure

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Answer explanation

As long as the notation on top of the points goes from an endpoint towards infinity, it works!

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Select the correct notation for the above figure

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Answer explanation

For a line segment, we name it by its endpoints. Then we can't forget to put a small "line segment" mark on top!

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Select all notations that can apply to the figure

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Answer explanation

We name line segments with their endpoints, then put a "line segment" mark on top!

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Select all notations that can be applied to the diagram

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Answer explanation

There are actually more than 2 angles in the diagram, can you see the 3rd?

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

Select the notation that applies to the "yellow" angle

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Answer explanation

Remember we were looking for the yellow angle!

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

Which notation describes the relationship between the two lines?

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Answer explanation

Upside down T = perpendicular

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

CCSS.4.G.A.1