GSE Analytic Geometry Unit 2 Test

Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: A
Pythagorean Theorem
Substitute 3 for a, 6 for b, and x for c.
Simplify.
Find the positive square root.
Simplify the radical.

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Correct!
Simplify the square root of 45 correctly.
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem by substituting 3 for a, 6 for b, and x for c.
You reversed the order of the radicand and the number outside the radical sign.

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DIF: 2
REF: 1af8a14a-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
OBJ: 9-1.1 Using the Pythagorean Theorem
STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
LOC: MTH.C.10.05.10.05.01.001 | MTH.C.11.03.02.05.02.002
TOP: 9-1 The Pythagorean Theorem
KEY: Pythagorean Theorem | side length
DOK: DOK 1
2. ANS: A
Let 3x be the height in inches. Then 4x is the width of the TV screen.
Pythagorean Theorem
Substitute 4x for a, 3x for b, and 27 for c.
Multiply and combine like terms.
Divide both sides by 25.
Find the positive square root.

in.
Width:
Height:

in.
in.

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Correct!
The screen aspect ratio is the ratio of its width to its height (4:3), not the reverse.
The screen aspect ratio is not 4:3 in this case. The height is represented by 3x, not x.
The screen aspect ratio is the ratio of its width to its height (4:3). The height is
represented by 3x and the width is represented by 4x.

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DIF: 2
OBJ: 9-1.2 Application

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MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
LOC: MTH.C.10.05.10.05.01.001 | MTH.C.11.03.02.05.02.002
9-1 The Pythagorean Theorem
KEY: Pythagorean Theorem | side length
DOK 1
A
Pythagorean Theorem
Substitute 20 for a and 25 for c.
Multiply and subtract 400 from both sides.
Find the positive square root.

The side lengths are nonzero whole numbers that satisfy the equation
triple.

, so they form a Pythagorean

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Correct!
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem by substituting 20 for a and 25 for c.
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem by substituting 20 for a and 25 for c.
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem by substituting 20 for a and 25 for c. If one of the side
lengths is not a nonzero whole number, the side lengths cannot form a Pythagorean
triple.

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DIF: 1
REF: 1afd3ef2-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
OBJ: 9-1.3 Identifying Pythagorean Triples
STA: MCC9-12.A.REI.4b
LOC: MTH.C.11.03.02.05.02.002 | MTH.C.11.03.02.05.02.004
TOP: 9-1 The Pythagorean Theorem
KEY: Pythagorean Theorem | side length | Pythagorean triple
DOK: DOK 2
4. ANS: A
Step 1 Determine if the sides form a triangle.
By the Triangle Inequality Theorem, 6, 14, and 13 can be the sides of a triangle.
Step 2 Classify the triangle.
c2 ? a2 + b2
Compare c2 to a2 + b2.
Substitute the longest side length for c.
Multiply.
Add and compare.
Since

, the triangle is acute.

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Correct!
Compare the square of the longest side to the squares of the other two sides to determine
the type of triangle.
Compare the square of the longest side to the squares of the other two sides to determine
the type of triangle.
The largest side length is greater than the sum of the other two sides, so this can be the
side lengths of a triangle.

PTS: 1
DIF: 2
REF: 1afd6602-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
OBJ: 9-1.4 Classifying Triangles
STA: MCC9-12.A.CED.3
LOC: MTH.C.11.03.02.03.002 | MTH.C.11.03.02.05.02.002 | MTH.C.11.08.04.01.006

TOP: 9-1 The Pythagorean Theorem

KEY: Pythagorean converse | triangle inequality theorem
DOK: DOK 2
5. ANS: A
The triangle is an isosceles right triangle, which is a 454590 triangle. The length of the hypotenuse is 5.
Hypotenuse
Divide both sides by

Rationalize the denominator.

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Correct!
In a 454590 triangle, both legs are congruent, and the length of the hypotenuse is
the length of a leg times the square root of 2.
In a 454590 triangle, both legs are congruent, and the length of the hypotenuse is
the length of a leg times the square root of 2.
In a 454590 triangle, both legs are congruent, and the length of the hypotenuse is
the length of a leg times the square root of 2.

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6. ANS:

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REF: 1b0203aa-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
9-2.1 Finding Side Lengths in a 45-45-90 Triangle
STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.6
MTH.C.11.03.02.05.03.004
TOP: 9-2 Applying Special Right Triangles
special right triangle | 45-45-90 | isosceles right triangle
DOK: DOK 1
A
Hypotenuse
Divide both sides by 2.

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Correct!
If two angles of a triangle are not congruent, the shorter side lies opposite the smaller
angle.
In a 306090 triangle, the length of the longer leg is the length of the shorter leg
times the square root of 3.
In a 306090 triangle, the length of the hypotenuse is 2 times the length of the
shorter leg, and the length of longer leg is the length of the shorter leg times the square
root of 3.

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REF: 1b046606-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
9-2.3 Finding Side Lengths in a 30-60-90 Triangle
STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.6
MTH.C.11.03.02.05.03.001 | MTH.C.11.03.02.05.03.002
9-2 Applying Special Right Triangles
KEY: special right triangles | 30-60-90
DOK 2

7. ANS: B
Step 1 Divide the equilateral triangle into two 30-60-90 triangles. The height of the Yield sign is the length of
the longer leg.
x
60

36 in.
30

Step 2 Find the length x of the shorter leg.

Hypotenuse
Divide both sides by 2.
Step 3 Find the length h of the longer leg.

The Yield sign is about 31.2 inches tall. So the rectangular metal sheet will be big enough to make one sign.
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Divide the equilateral triangle into two 306090 triangles. The height of the Yield
sign is the length of the longer leg.
Correct!
The longer leg in a 306090 triangle equals the product of the shorter leg times
square root of 3.
The longer leg in a 306090 triangle equals the product of the shorter leg times
square root of 3.

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9-2.4 Using the 30-60-90 Triangle Theorem
NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.SRT.8
MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
LOC: MTH.C.11.03.02.05.03.001 | MTH.C.11.03.02.05.03.002
9-2 Applying Special Right Triangles
special right triangles | equilateral triangle | 30-60-90
DOK: DOK 2
C

cos X =

The cosine of an

is

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Cosine is the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse.

Sine is the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse.
Correct!
Tangent is the ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side.

PTS: 1
DIF: 1
REF: 1bc0c06a-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
OBJ: 10-1.1 Finding Trigonometric Ratios
NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.SRT.6

STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.6
TOP: 10-1 Trigonometric Ratios
DOK: DOK 2
9. ANS: A
Draw and label a 30 60 90 triangle.
The tangent of an angle is

LOC: MTH.C.14.02.01.002 | MTH.C.14.02.02.004

KEY: trigonometric ratio | trigonometry | cosine

2s
60
s

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Correct!
The tangent of an angle is the ratio opposite leg/ adjacent leg.
Use the ratios of the sides of a 306090 triangle to create the fraction.
The tangent of an angle is the ratio opposite leg/ adjacent leg.

PTS: 1
DIF: 2
REF: 1bc322c6-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
OBJ: 10-1.2 Finding Trigonometric Ratios in Special Right Triangles
NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.F.TF.3 | NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.SRT.6
STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.6
LOC: MTH.C.14.02.02.005 | MTH.C.14.02.02.006
TOP: 10-1 Trigonometric Ratios
KEY: trigonometric ratio | trigonometry | tangent | special right triangles | 30-60-90
DOK: DOK 2
10. ANS: D
Make sure your calculator is in degree mode.
sin 79 = 0.98, cos 47 = 0.68, tan 77 = 4.33
Feedback
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Change your calculator to degree mode.

Change your calculator to degree mode.
Switch the first and second answers.
Correct!

PTS: 1
DIF: 1
REF: 1bc349d6-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
OBJ: 10-1.3 Calculating Trigonometric Ratios
NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.K-12.5.1
TOP: 10-1 Trigonometric Ratios
KEY: trigonometric ratio | trigonometry | cosine | sine | tangent
DOK: DOK 2
11. ANS: C
GH is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle. You are given FH, which is adjacent to
. Since the adjacent
side and hypotenuse are involved, use the cosine ratio.
Write a trigonometric ratio.

Substitute the given values.

Multiply both sides by GH and divide by cos 35 .
Simplify the expression.

in
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The hypotenuse and adjacent side are involved, so a cosine ratio is appropriate.
The cosine of an angle is adjacent leg / hypotenuse.
Correct!
The hypotenuse is involved, so a tangent ratio is not appropriate.

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REF: 1bc58522-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
10-1.4 Using Trigonometric Ratios to Find Lengths
STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
MTH.C.14.02.03.001
TOP: 10-1 Trigonometric Ratios
trigonometric ratio | trigonometry | side length
DOK: DOK 2
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2.8 ft

Write a trigonometric ratio.

Substitute the given values.
Multiply both sides by AB and divide by sin 15 .
feet

Simplify the expression.

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Since the hypotenuse and opposite side are involved, use the sine ratio.
The ramp should be substantially larger than the opposite leg, because the opposite leg
is across from the smallest possible angle in the triangle.
Draw a picture to help determine which trigonometric ratio to use.

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10-1.5 Problem-Solving Application
NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.SRT.8
MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
LOC: MTH.C.14.02.03.001
10-1 Trigonometric Ratios
KEY: trigonometric ratio | trigonometry | side length
DOK 2
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Feedback

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Correct!
Check the definitions of sine and cosine.
Check the definitions of sine and cosine.
Check the definitions of sine and cosine.

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14. ANS:

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REF: 91632d45-6ab2-11e0-9c90-001185f0d2ea
10-1-Ext.1 Finding the Sine and Cosine of Acute Angles NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.SRT.7
MCC9-12.G.SRT.7
TOP: 10-1-Ext Trigonometric Ratios and Complementary Angles
right triangle trigonometry | sine | cosine | tangent
DOK: DOK 2
A
Sine is the ratio of the opposite leg to the hypotenuse.
1.2 is the length of the leg opposite
1.3 is the length of the hypotenuse.
0.5 is the length of the leg adjacent
1.3 is the length of the hypotenuse.

Since

.
.

, 2 is A.

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The sine of an angle is the length of the opposite leg divided by the length of the
hypotenuse.
The sine of an angle is the length of the opposite leg divided by the length of the
hypotenuse.
The sine of an angle is the length of the opposite leg divided by the length of the
hypotenuse.

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DIF: 2
REF: 1bc80e8e-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
OBJ: 10-2.1 Identifying Angles from Trigonometric Ratios
STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
LOC: MTH.C.14.02.03.002 | MTH.C.14.02.001
TOP: 10-2 Solving Right Triangles
KEY: trigonometric ratio | trigonometry DOK: DOK 2
15. ANS: A
Change your calculator to degree mode.
Use the inverse trigonometric functions on your calculator to find each angle measure.

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Correct!
Change your calculator to degree mode.
Change your calculator to degree mode.
Switch the first and second answer.

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10-2.2 Calculating Angle Measures from Trigonometric Ratios
NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.F.TF.7
STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
MTH.C.14.04.01.002 | MTH.C.14.04.02.002 | MTH.C.14.04.03.002
10-2 Solving Right Triangles
KEY: trigonometric ratio | trigonometry | inverse trigonometric ratio
DOK 1

16. ANS: A
By the Pythagorean Theorem,

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Correct!
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find AB. Sin A = BC/AB.
Sin A = BC/AB.
Sin A = BC/AB.

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REF: 1bccac36-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
10-2.3 Solving Right Triangles
STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
MTH.C.14.02.02.002
TOP: 10-2 Solving Right Triangles
trigonometric ratio | trigonometry | solve right triangles
DOK: DOK 2
A
y
3

From the figure, QR = 4 and PR = 3.

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Find the complement of this angle.
Angle A is the arctangent or inverse tangent of (4/3).
Angle A is the arctangent or inverse tangent of (4/3).

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DIF: 2
REF: 1bccd346-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
OBJ: 10-2.4 Solving a Right Triangle in the Coordinate Plane STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
LOC: MTH.C.14.04.03.001 | MTH.C.14.04.03.002
TOP: 10-2 Solving Right Triangles
KEY: trigonometric ratio | trigonometry | coordinate geometry | inverse trigonometric ratios
DOK: DOK 2
18. ANS: A
1 and 3 are formed by a horizontal line and a line of sight to a point above the line. They are angles of
elevation.
2 and 4 are formed by a horizontal line and a line of sight to a point below the line. They are angles of
depression.

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Correct!
An angle of elevation is formed from a horizontal line and a point above the line.
An angle of elevation is formed from a horizontal line and a point above the line.
An angle of elevation is formed from a horizontal line and a point above the line.

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REF: 1bd170ee-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
10-3.1 Classifying Angles of Elevation and Depression
STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
MTH.C.11.02.04.10.001 | MTH.C.11.02.04.10.002
TOP: 10-3 Angles of Elevation and Depression
angle of elevation | angle of depression | trigonometry
DOK: DOK 1
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B

146.2 m
20
x

Use the side opposite

tangent ratio.

and x, and the side adjacent to

Multiply both sides by x and divide both sides by

to write the
.

Simplify.
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Correct!
Divide 146.2 by tan 20.
Divide 146.2 by tan 20.
Change your calculator to degree mode.

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REF: 1bd197fe-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
10-3.2 Finding Distance by Using Angle of Elevation
NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.SRT.8
MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
LOC: MTH.C.14.02.03.001
10-3 Angles of Elevation and Depression
angle of elevation | angle of depression | trigonometry
DOK: DOK 2
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15

300 ft
15
x

By the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem, m

Feedback

. From the sketch,

. So

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Correct!
Divide 300 by tan 15.
Divide 300 by tan 15.
Divide 300 by tan 15.

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10-3.3 Finding Distance by Using Angle of Depression
NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.SRT.8
MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
LOC: MTH.C.14.02.03.001
10-3 Angles of Elevation and Depression
angle of elevation | angle of depression | trigonometry
DOK: DOK 2
A

23

1.8 km

23

Step 1 Draw a sketch. Let B and C represent the beginning and end of the runway. Let CB be the length of the
runway.
Step 2 Find
.
By the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem, m
In

So

Step 3 Find
.
By the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem, m
In

Step 4 Find

So
.

So the runway is about 1.2 km long.

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Correct!
Use right triangles and the tangent function to find the horizontal distance from the pilot
to either end of the runway. The length of the runway is the difference between these
two lengths.
Use right triangles and the tangent function to find the horizontal distance from the pilot
to either end of the runway. The length of the runway is the difference between these
two lengths.
Use right triangles and the tangent function to find the horizontal distance from the pilot
to either end of the runway. The length of the runway is the difference between these
two lengths.

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10-3.4 Application
NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.SRT.8
MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
LOC: MTH.C.14.02.03.001
10-3 Angles of Elevation and Depression
angle of elevation | angle of depression | trigonometry
DOK: DOK 2

NUMERIC RESPONSE
1. ANS: 12
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NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.SRT.8 | NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.F.TF.7
MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
LOC: MTH.C.14.02.03.002
10-2 Solving Right Triangles
KEY: inverse tangent | slope | trigonometry
DOK 2

SHORT ANSWER
1. ANS:
1991 ft
PTS: 1
DIF: 2
TOP: Unit 2 Test B

STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
DOK: DOK 2