1.   A ______________ is a logical argument in which each statement is backed up by a statement that is accepted as true.
    A. postulate B. theorem
    C. definition D. proof
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  2.   In the figure, bisects at V. Find the measure of if VZ=4a+3 and VW=15-2a.
   
    A. 28 B. 24
    C. 22 D. 12
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  3.   Looking at several specific situations to arrive at an educated guess is called __________.
    A. a conjecture B. inductive reasoning
    C. deductive reasoning D. guessing
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  4.   Refer to the figure. If G is the midpoint of , which conjecture is true?
   
    A. intersects at exactly two points.
    B. None of the statements are true.
    C. is exactly 5 feet long.
    D.
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  5.   The Parallel Postulate states, ''If there is a line and a point not on the line, then there exists _______________ line through the point that is parallel to the given line.''
    A. exactly one B. more than one
    C. no D. infinitely many
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  6.   Which segment represents the distance from N to ?
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  7.   Which postulate or theorem shows that
   
    A. SSS Postulate B. SAS Postulate
    C. AAS Theorem D. ASA Postulate
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  8.   What is the measure of each angle of an equilateral triangle?
    A. 30° B. 60°
    C. 45° D. 90°
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  9.   In isosceles with base and Find the measure of
    A. 34 B. 96
    C. 52 D. 42
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  10.   Which is an equation of the line parallel to y = 6x - 4 and passing through (-3, -8)?
    A. B.
    C. y = 6x + 10 D. y = 6x - 8
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  11.   If bisects which angle is congruent to
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  12.   The starting point of a proof is the _____ of the conditional and the end is the _____ of the conditional.
    A. conjecture, justification B. hypothesis, conclusion
    C. statement, reason D. conclusion, hypothesis
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  13.   For the proof shown, provide statement 3.
   
   
    A. AB = BA B. AB = CD
    C. AB = EF D. CD = EF
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  14.   Which of the following is not one of the five essential parts needed to construct a good proof?
    A. If possible, draw a diagram to illustrate the given information.
    B. List the given information.
    C. State the theorem to be proved.
    D. Assume what you are trying to prove is true.
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  15.   Find the value of x so the line that passes through (x, 6) and (10,-3) is parallel to the line that passes through (7, 2) and (6, 11)
    A. -9 B. 1
    C. 9 D. -71
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  16.   Which graph has a slope of zero?
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  17.   Which postulate or theorem can be used to prove that the two triangles shown are congruent?
   
    A. SAS Postulate B. AAS Theorem
    C. SSS Postulate D. ASA Postulate
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  18.   Refer to the figure. If is perpendicular to both and , and , then ABG ________ by _________.
   
    A. EFG by AAS B. EFG by ASA
    C. FEG by ASA D. FEG by AAS
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  19.   Determine the range for a measurement of 5 yards.
    A. yd to yd B. 4 yd to 6 yd
    C. ft to ft D. ft to ft
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  20.   A group of 7 people get together for a meeting. Before the meeting starts, they each shake hands with every person at the meeting. If a person only shakes hands with another person once, how many handshakes were there before the meeting began?
    A. 21 B. 7
    C. 15 D. 42
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