Geometry: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (+ Free Online Practice)

Just a few practice questions to help you square the circle in geometry

Geometry: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems from all the major topics in Geometry—in the book and online! Get extra help with tricky subjects, solidify what you’ve already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will help you master geometry from every angle, no matter what your skill level. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key concepts into practice.

• Work through practice problems on all Geometry topics covered class
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The material presented in Geometry: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as for parents and tutors looking to help supplement Geometry instruction.

Geometry: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883685) was previously published as 1,001 Geometry Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118853269). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Introduction 1

Part 1: The Questions 3

Chapter 1: Diving into Geometry 5

Chapter 2: Constructions 13

Chapter 3: Geometric Proofs with Triangles 17

Chapter 4: Classifying Triangles 31

Chapter 5: Investigating the Centers of a Triangle 41

Chapter 6: Similar Triangles 49

Chapter 7: The Right Triangle 59

Chapter 8: Triangle Inequalities 67

Chapter 9: Polygons 75

Chapter 10: Properties of Parallel Lines 81

Chapter 11: Properties of Quadrilaterals 89

Chapter 12: Coordinate Geometry 97

Chapter 13: Transformational Geometry 105

Chapter 14: Exploring Circles 121

Chapter 15: Circle Theorems 127

Chapter 16: Three-Dimensional Geometry 141

Chapter 17: Locus Problems 149

Part 2: The Answers 155

Chapter 18: Answers and Explanations 157

Index 439

Allen Ma and Amber Kuang are math teachers at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, NY. Allen has taught geometry for more than 25 years, has coached the math team, and is a former honors math research coordinator. Amber has taught all levels of math, from algebra to calculus, for 20 years.

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Geometry: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you more than one thousand chances to build your geometry know-how. This workbook is full of practice problems on every topic in your Geometry class. Basic definitions, proofs with triangles, polygons and quadrilaterals, solid figures, loci—it’s all here. Pencil your way through the book or get online to track your progress and build customized problem sets. Then, follow along with step-by-step explanations for every solution.

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