Let’s go through each question one by one.
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Question 1:
We are given:
> $\overline{XY} \cong \overline{TZ}$
> $\overline{TZ} \cong \overline{XY}$
This is switching the order of the congruent segments. The property that says “if A ≅ B, then B ≅ A” is called the
Symmetric Property of Congruence.
Note: It’s about *congruence* (for shapes or segments), not equality (for numbers). So we pick the one with “Congruence”.
✔ Correct answer:
D. Symmetric Property of Congruence
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Question 2:
We are given:
> $3(x + 2) = 15$
> $3x + 6 = 15$
Here, the 3 was multiplied to both x and 2 inside the parentheses. That’s the
Distributive Property: $a(b + c) = ab + ac$
✔ Correct answer:
C. Distributive Property
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Question 3:
We are given:
> $\angle A \cong \angle B$ and $\angle B \cong \angle C$
> $\angle A \cong \angle C$
This is like saying: if A equals B, and B equals C, then A equals C — but for angles using congruence. That’s the
Transitive Property of Congruence.
✔ Correct answer:
B. Transitive Property of Congruence
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Question 4:
We are given:
> $\overline{ST} \cong \overline{ST}$
> $\overline{ST} \cong \overline{ST}$
Wait — it looks identical? Actually, looking closely, the second line is probably meant to be the same as the first — so it’s saying a segment is congruent to itself. That’s the
Reflexive Property of Congruence.
Even though it’s written twice, the idea is: any geometric figure is congruent to itself.
✔ Correct answer:
A. Reflexive Property of Congruence
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Question 5:
The image shows a diagram with two angles that add up to 90°, and Statement #1 likely says something like “∠1 and ∠2 are complementary.”
The reason would be:
Definition of Complementary Angles — because complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90°.
✔ Correct answer:
A. Definition of Complementary Angles
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Final Answers:
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
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Final Answer:
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of geometry worksheet 9th grade.