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Parallel Lines, Transversals and Proofs: Geometry Math Test – PDF Download

    This geometry parallel lines proofs test checks parallel lines, transversals and proofs in 45 minutes, with 9 questions for a total of 20 points.

    This 45-minute test has 9 questions worth 20 points. It covers angle pairs, finding missing measures, solving for x, deciding whether lines are parallel, and two-column proofs. Show every step.

    Test information
    • Grade: Geometry
    • Chapter: Parallel Lines, Transversals and Proofs
    • Common Core: G-CO.C.9
    • Time: 45 minutes
    • Total: 20 points (Question 1: 2 pts; Question 2: 2 pts; Question 3: 2 pts; Question 4: 2 pts; Question 5: 2 pts; Question 6: 3 pts; Question 7: 3 pts; Question 8: 2 pts; Question 9: 2 pts)

    Geometry Parallel Lines Proofs Test: questions 1–5

    Question 1: Name the angle pairs (2 points)

    Lines \(a\) and \(b\) are cut by transversal \(t\). Name each pair of angles.

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    Use the numbered angles.
    1. \(\angle 4\) and \(\angle 6\) (1 point)
    2. \(\angle 1\) and \(\angle 8\) (1 point)

    Question 2: Find missing angles (2 points)

    Lines \(a\) and \(b\) are parallel and \(m\angle 3\) = \(54^{\circ}\).

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    Angle 3 is given.
    1. Find \(m\angle 6\). (1 point)
    2. Find \(m\angle 5\) and \(m\angle 8\). (1 point)

    Question 3: Corresponding angles and x (2 points)

    Lines \(a\) and \(b\) are parallel. Find \(x\) and the measure of each marked angle.

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    Angles 2 and 6 are marked.

    Question 4: Same-side interior angles and x (2 points)

    Lines \(a\) and \(b\) are parallel. Two same-side interior angles measure \((3x+12)^{\circ}\) and \((5x-8)^{\circ}\). Find \(x\) and the measure of each angle.

    Question 5: Decide if lines are parallel (2 points)

    For each case, decide whether \(a\) and \(b\) must be parallel. Give a reason.

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    Case (a).
    1. Alternate interior angles \(\angle 3\) and \(\angle 6\) each measure \(83^{\circ}\). (1 point)
    2. Same-side interior angles measure \(100^{\circ}\) and \(70^{\circ}\). (1 point)

    Geometry Parallel Lines Proofs Test: questions 6–9

    Question 6: Proof that lines are parallel (3 points)

    Given \(m\angle 2\) = \(m\angle 7\), prove \(a \parallel b\). Write a two-column proof.

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    Angles 2 and 7 are alternate exterior angles.

    Question 7: Perpendicular Bisector Theorem proof (3 points)

    Given: line \(\ell\) is the perpendicular bisector of \(\overline{AB}\) at \(M\), and \(P\) is on \(\ell\). Prove \(PA=PB\).

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    Triangle PMA and triangle PMB share side PM.

    Question 8: Equidistant point (2 points)

    Point \(P\) is on the perpendicular bisector of \(\overline{AB}\). \(PA=4x-3\) and \(PB=2x+13\). Find \(x\) and \(PA\).

    Question 9: Parallel avenues (2 points)

    Elm Avenue and Cedar Avenue are parallel. Main Street crosses both. The northeast angle at Elm measures \((2x+15)^{\circ}\) and the southwest angle at Cedar measures \((3x-10)^{\circ}\). Find \(x\) and the northwest angle at Cedar.

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    North is up.

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