This grade 8 angles parallel lines test checks angles, parallel lines and triangles in 45 minutes, with 9 questions for a total of 20 points.
This test covers triangle angle sums, exterior angles, parallel lines cut by a transversal and the AA criterion (8.G.A.5). There are nine questions worth 20 points in all. Show your work and name the angle relationships you use.
- Grade: Grade 8
- Chapter: Angles, Parallel Lines and Triangles
- Common Core: 8.G.A.5
- Time: 45 minutes
- Total: 20 points (Question 1: 2 pts; Question 2: 2 pts; Question 3: 2 pts; Question 4: 3 pts; Question 5: 2 pts; Question 6: 2 pts; Question 7: 2 pts; Question 8: 2 pts; Question 9: 3 pts)
Grade 8 Angles Parallel Lines Test: questions 1–5
Question 1: Third angle (2 points)
Find the missing angle in each triangle.
- A triangle has angles \(63^{\circ}\) and \(49^{\circ}\). (1 point)
- A right triangle has an acute angle of \(28^{\circ}\). (1 point)
Question 2: Triangle with variables (2 points)
The angles of a triangle measure \((x+15)^{\circ}\), \((2x)^{\circ}\) and \((3x-15)^{\circ}\).
- Find \(x\). (1 point)
- Find the measure of each angle. (1 point)
Question 3: Exterior angles (2 points)
Use the triangle to answer part (a).
- Find the exterior angle \(x\). (1 point)
- A different triangle has an exterior angle of \(142^{\circ}\) and a remote interior angle of \(89^{\circ}\). Find the other remote interior angle. (1 point)
Question 4: Parallel lines and a transversal (3 points)
Lines \(l\) and \(m\) are parallel. Find each measure and name the angle relationship.
- \(x\) (1 point)
- \(y\) (1 point)
- \(z\) (1 point)
Question 5: Alternate interior with x (2 points)
Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal. A pair of alternate interior angles measures \((4x-12)^{\circ}\) and \((2x+18)^{\circ}\).
- Find \(x\). (1 point)
- Find the measure of each angle. (1 point)
Grade 8 Angles Parallel Lines Test: questions 6–9
Question 6: Roof truss (2 points)
A roof truss is an isosceles triangle with a top angle of \(112^{\circ}\). The base is extended to form an exterior angle \(y\).
- Find the base angle \(x\). (1 point)
- Find \(y\). (1 point)
Question 7: Similar by angles (2 points)
Triangle \(ABC\) has angles \(35^{\circ}\) and \(80^{\circ}\). Triangle \(DEF\) has angles \(80^{\circ}\) and \(65^{\circ}\).
- Find the third angle of each triangle. (1 point)
- Are the triangles similar? Explain. (1 point)
Question 8: Missing side by AA (2 points)
In the figure, triangles \(ABC\) and \(DEF\) have equal marked angles. \(AB=8\), \(AC=10\) and \(DE=12\).
- Find the scale factor from \(\triangle ABC\) to \(\triangle DEF\). (1 point)
- Find \(DF\). (1 point)
Question 9: Why the angle sum is 180 (3 points)
A line through \(C\) is parallel to side \(AB\) of triangle \(ABC\), where \(\angle A=49^{\circ}\) and \(\angle B=63^{\circ}\).
- Find \(x\) and \(z\) and name the angle relationship. (2 points)
- Find \(\angle C\) and show that the angles along the line add to \(180^{\circ}\). (1 point)
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