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Problem Solving in Geometry with Proportions

Section 8.2

Daily Homework Quiz

Solve each proportion


1. x 5 2 8 10 25 2. 9 x 2 6 3. y 1 y x-2 x4 4. 5 35
Solutions: x = 5/4 x = 45/2 y = -3/2 x=3

Aim
How do we use properties of proportions? How do we use properties of proportions to solve real-life problems? Go over Homework on Section 8.1.

Question #20,32,56

How to Check HW

How to Check HW

How to Check HW

More Properties of Proportions


(Continued from Lesson 8.1)

a c a b 3. If , then . b d c d
a c ab c d 4. If , then . b d b d

Properties of Proportions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pw 4tVff7n8

Example 1

Tell whether the statement is true and explain why.


If p r p 3 , then 6 10 r 5

p 6 accordingto the 3rd propertyof proportion s. r 10 When you simplify you have... p 3 so.. r 5

The statement is true!!

Checkpoint 1
In the diagram AB AC . Find the length of BD. BD CE
A

16 20 x 10 20x 160 x8
x
D

30 16
B C

10
E

So BD = 8.

Definition

geometric mean For two positive numbers a and b, the positive number x a x such that , or x ab
x b

Example 2

Find the geometric mean of 8 and 18.

8 18 144 12

Checkpoint 2

Find the geometric mean of 35 and 175

35 175 6125 35 5

Checkpoint 3

The geometric mean of 12 and another number is 30. What is the other number?

75

Summary
What is a geometric mean? - geometric mean For two positive numbers a and b, the positive number x such that a x , or x ab
x b

Geometry Tech
Create a brief summary (paragraph length) of the video we are going to watch. Note important terms in the video. We will share. Complete worksheet and explain problems. Draw pictures for #4-6.

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