Math Problem Statement

Geometry Review Packet with questions about naming rays, planes, and points based on a figure.

Solution

Let's break down and answer the questions from the worksheet based on the provided figures.

Part 1: Using the figure to the right

a. What are two other ways to name EF\overrightarrow{EF}?

  • FE\overrightarrow{FE} is not valid because rays are directed.
  • Another valid name for EF\overrightarrow{EF} could be extended using points on the same ray, like EB\overrightarrow{EB}, if point B is on that ray.

b. What are two other ways to name plane CC?

  • Planes can be named by any three non-collinear points on the plane.
  • Two other ways to name the plane could be plane GFE or plane GEB using three points that lie on the plane.

c. Name three collinear points.

  • Collinear points are points that lie on the same straight line. From the diagram, three collinear points could be A, B, and C.

d. Name four coplanar points.

  • Coplanar points lie on the same plane. In the diagram, points E, F, G, B are coplanar.

Part 2: Using the figure to the right

a. Name 6 segments in the figure.

  • Segments are straight lines connecting two points. The six segments could be:
    • ABAB
    • BCBC
    • CDCD
    • EFEF
    • EBEB
    • FBFB

b. Name 6 different rays.

  • Different rays originating from different points:
    • BA\overrightarrow{BA}
    • BC\overrightarrow{BC}
    • CB\overrightarrow{CB}
    • EF\overrightarrow{EF}
    • BE\overrightarrow{BE}
    • BF\overrightarrow{BF}

c. Name a pair of opposite rays with endpoint BB.

  • A pair of opposite rays with endpoint BB would be BA\overrightarrow{BA} and BC\overrightarrow{BC}, as they extend in opposite directions from the same point.

Part 3: Using the figure to the right

a. Name the intersection of planes QRSQRS and RSWRSW.

  • The intersection of two planes is a line. The planes QRSQRS and RSWRSW intersect along line RS.

b. Are points V,R,SV, R, S collinear?

  • No, the points V, R, S are not collinear because they do not lie on the same straight line in the 3D space shown.

c. Are points V,R,SV, R, S coplanar?

  • Yes, points V, R, S are coplanar because they all lie on plane RSW.

Would you like further details or explanations on any of these? Here are five additional questions to consider:

  1. How can you distinguish between collinear and coplanar points?
  2. How would the intersection of two planes change if they were parallel?
  3. Can three rays with a common endpoint form a plane? Why or why not?
  4. What is the difference between a segment and a ray in terms of their definitions?
  5. How can you use opposite rays to define a straight line?

Tip: When naming planes, remember that any three non-collinear points determine a unique plane.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Rays and Segments
Collinearity
Coplanarity
Plane Intersections

Formulas

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Theorems

Collinear Points Theorem
Coplanar Points Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10