# 9.3 Use properties of angles, triangles, and the pythagorean theorem

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By the end of this section, you will be able to:
• Use the properties of angles
• Use the properties of triangles
• Use the Pythagorean Theorem

Before you get started, take this readiness quiz.

1. Solve: $x+3+6=11.$
If you missed this problem, review Solve Equations using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality .
2. Solve: $\frac{a}{45}=\frac{4}{3}.$
If you missed this problem, review Solve Proportions and Their Applications .
3. Simplify: $\sqrt{36+64}.$
If you missed this problem, review Solve Equations using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality .

So far in this chapter, we have focused on solving word problems, which are similar to many real-world applications of algebra. In the next few sections, we will apply our problem-solving strategies to some common geometry problems.

## Use the properties of angles

Are you familiar with the phrase ‘do a $180\text{’?}$ It means to make a full turn so that you face the opposite direction. It comes from the fact that the measure of an angle that makes a straight line is $180$ degrees. See [link] .

An angle    is formed by two rays that share a common endpoint. Each ray is called a side of the angle and the common endpoint is called the vertex . An angle is named by its vertex. In [link] , $\text{∠}A$ is the angle with vertex at point $A.$ The measure of $\text{∠}A$ is written $m\angle A.$

We measure angles in degrees, and use the symbol $°$ to represent degrees. We use the abbreviation $m$ to for the measure of an angle. So if $\text{∠}A$ is $\text{27°},$ we would write $m\angle A=27.$

If the sum of the measures of two angles is $\text{180°},$ then they are called supplementary angles    . In [link] , each pair of angles is supplementary because their measures add to $\text{180°}.$ Each angle is the supplement of the other.

If the sum of the measures of two angles is $\text{90°},$ then the angles are complementary angles    . In [link] , each pair of angles is complementary, because their measures add to $\text{90°}.$ Each angle is the complement of the other.

## Supplementary and complementary angles

If the sum of the measures of two angles is $\text{180°},$ then the angles are supplementary.

If $\text{∠}A$ and $\text{∠}B$ are supplementary, then $m\text{∠}A+m\text{∠}B=\text{180°.}$
If the sum of the measures of two angles is $\text{90°},$ then the angles are complementary.
If $\text{∠}A$ and $\text{∠}B$ are complementary, then $m\text{∠}A+m\text{∠}B=\text{90°.}$

In this section and the next, you will be introduced to some common geometry formulas. We will adapt our Problem Solving Strategy for Geometry Applications. The geometry formula will name the variables and give us the equation to solve.

In addition, since these applications will all involve geometric shapes, it will be helpful to draw a figure and then label it with the information from the problem. We will include this step in the Problem Solving Strategy for Geometry Applications.

## Use a problem solving strategy for geometry applications.

1. Read the problem and make sure you understand all the words and ideas. Draw a figure and label it with the given information.
2. Identify what you are looking for.
3. Name what you are looking for and choose a variable to represent it.
4. Translate into an equation by writing the appropriate formula or model for the situation. Substitute in the given information.
5. Solve the equation using good algebra techniques.
6. Check the answer in the problem and make sure it makes sense.
7. Answer the question with a complete sentence.

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