Geometry   Notes

Chapter  1

Section  1.1
Section  1.2
Section  1.3
Section  1.4
Section  1.5
Section  1.6
Section  1.7

Geometry Contents

Take notes on the following topics.

Vocabulary:

Construction (p. 34) A construction is a geometric figure made with only a straightedge and compass.

Straightedge (p. 34) A straightedge is a ruler with no markings on it.

Compass (p. 34) A compass is a geometric tool used to draw circles and parts of circles, called arcs.

Perpendicular lines (p. 35) Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect and form right angles. The symbol ^ means "is perpendicular to."

Perpendicular bisector (p. 35) The perpendicular bisector of a segment is a line, segment, or ray that is perpendicular to the segment at its midpoint.

Angle bisector (p. 36) An angle bisector is a ray that divides an angle into two congruent angles.