Course: Mathematics 101 - Geometry
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GEOMETRY
Course Overview
This 40-page guide provides comprehensive coverage of Geometry following a
structured academic format. Each section includes clear explanations, theorems,
proofs, formulas, and practical applications.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO GEOMETRY (Pages 4-8)
1.1 Basic Geometric Concepts
1.2 Points, Lines, and Planes
1.3 Angles and Their Properties
1.4 Postulates and Theorems
1.5 Geometric Proofs
CHAPTER 2: TRIANGLES (Pages 9-15)
2.1 Types of Triangles
2.2 Triangle Properties and Theorems
2.3 Congruent Triangles
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,2.4 Similar Triangles
2.5 Pythagorean Theorem
2.6 Triangle Inequalities
CHAPTER 3: QUADRILATERALS (Pages 16-20)
3.1 Types of Quadrilaterals
3.2 Properties of Parallelograms
3.3 Special Parallelograms
3.4 Trapezoids and Kites
3.5 Area and Perimeter Formulas
CHAPTER 4: CIRCLES (Pages 21-26)
4.1 Circle Terminology
4.2 Circle Theorems
4.3 Arcs and Chords
4.4 Tangents and Secants
4.5 Circumference and Area
CHAPTER 5: COORDINATE GEOMETRY (Pages 27-31)
5.1 Coordinate System Basics
5.2 Distance and Midpoint Formulas
5.3 Slope and Equations of Lines
5.4 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
5.5 Geometric Transformations
CHAPTER 6: SOLID GEOMETRY (Pages 32-36)
6.1 Three-Dimensional Figures
6.2 Volume Formulas
6.3 Surface Area Formulas
6.4 Cross-Sections and Projections
CHAPTER 7: TRIGONOMETRY IN GEOMETRY (Pages 37-40)
7.1 Right Triangle Trigonometry
7.2 Law of Sines
7.3 Law of Cosines
7.4 Applications and Problem Solving
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, APPENDICES
Appendix A: Formula Sheet
Appendix B: Theorem Reference
Appendix C: Practice Problems
Appendix D: Glossary of Terms
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
Detailed Chapter Breakdown
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO GEOMETRY (4 pages)
Undefined terms: point, line, plane
Defined terms: segment, ray, angle
Angle classifications and measurements
Basic postulates and theorems
Introduction to geometric proofs
CHAPTER 2: TRIANGLES (6 pages)
Classification by sides and angles
Angle sum theorem
Triangle congruence (SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, HL)
Triangle similarity (AA, SSS, SAS)
Pythagorean theorem and applications
Triangle inequality theorems
CHAPTER 3: QUADRILATERALS (5 pages)
Classification hierarchy
Properties of quadrilaterals
Parallelogram theorems
Special quadrilaterals: rectangle, rhombus, square
Area formulas and derivations
CHAPTER 4: CIRCLES (5 pages)
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, Circle vocabulary
Central angles and arcs
Chord theorems
Tangent theorems
Inscribed angles
Circumference and area formulas
CHAPTER 5: COORDINATE GEOMETRY (5 pages)
Cartesian coordinate system
Distance formula derivation
Midpoint formula
Slope and line equations
Transformations: translation, rotation, reflection
CHAPTER 6: SOLID GEOMETRY (5 pages)
Prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones, spheres
Volume formula derivations
Surface area calculations
Cross-sections and Euler's formula
CHAPTER 7: TRIGONOMETRY (4 pages)
Trigonometric ratios
Special right triangles
Law of sines and cosines
Applications in geometry
APPENDICES (6 pages)
Complete formula reference
Theorem summary
Practice problems with solutions
Glossary of geometric terms
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