Geometric Notation Practice

Which statement most accurately matches the notation?

• Line JK is parallel to line PQ

• Line JK is perpendicular to line PQ

• Line JK is adjacent to line PQ

• Line JK is congruent with line PQ

Answer explanation

Upside down T = perpendicular!

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Which statement matches the above notation?

• Line BR is perpendicular to WG

• Line BR is adjacent to line WG

• Line BR is congruent to line WG

• Line BR is parallel to line WG

Answer explanation

Two vertical lines = parallel!

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

What is the correct "name" for the point?

• P

• R

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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?