VICTORIANA PELING TAGBE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Sto. Niño, Bayugan City

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION IN MATHEMATICS 8

1. Which of the following best describes deductive reasoning?

a. using logic to draw conclusions based on accepted statements
b. accepting the meaning of a term without definition
c. defining mathematical terms in relation with physical objects
d. inferring a general truth by examining a number of specific examples
2. Theorem: A triangle has at most one obtuse angle.
Francisco is proving the theorem above by contradiction. He began by assuming that in ∆ABC, ∠A and
∠B are both obtuse. Which theorem will Francisco use to reach a contradiction?
a. If two angles of a triangle are congruent, the sides opposite the angles are congruent.
b. If two supplementary angles are congruent, each angle measures 90°.
c. The largest angle in a triangle is opposite the longest side.
d. The sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is 180°.
3. If m∠R + m∠M = 90° then
a. ∠R ≅ ∠M.
b. ∠R and ∠M are right angles.
c. ∠R and ∠M are complementary.
d. ∠R and ∠M are supplementary.
4. The converse of the statement:” if you are in love then you are inspired”, is,
a. If you are not in love, then you are not inspired.
b. If you are inspired, then you are in love.
c. If you are not inspired, then you are not in love.
d. If you are in love, you are not inspired.
5. The if-then form of the statement: "Parallel lines never intersect”, is:
a. If two lines intersect, then they are parallel.
b. If two lines are parallel, then they never intersect.
c. if two lines are not parallel then they intersect.
d. If two lines intersect, then they are not parallel.
6. What is the inverse of the statement: “If the number is divisible by 2 and 3, then it is divisible by 6”.
a. If the number is divisible by 6, then it is divisible by 2 and 3.
b. If the number is not divisible by 2 and 3, then it is not divisible by 6.
c. If the number is not divisible by 6, then it is not divisible by 2 and 3.
d. If the number is divisible by 2 and 3, then it is not divisible by 6.
7. What property is illustrated in: If ∠A ≅ ∠B, ∠B ≅ ∠C then ∠A≅∠C.
a. Reflexive Property
b. Symmetric Property
c. Transitive Property
d. Addition Property
8. Using the distributive property, 4 (a + b) = _________.
a. 4a + b c. 4a + 4b
b. B + 4a d. 4 + a + b
9. Supply a valid conclusion for the given hypothesis: if OM bisects ∠LON then
a. ∠LOM ≅ ∠NOM
b. ∠LOM ≅ ∠LON
c. ∠MON ≅ ∠NOL
d. m∠LON = m∠LOM + m∠MON
10. The method of proof by contradiction is:
a. direct proof b. formal proof c. indirect proof d. two column proof
11. If garbage are disposed properly then dengue diseases will be prevented. What is the underlined portion
called in the conditional statement?
a. the conclusion b. the hypothesis c. the argument d. the converse
12. Which of the following statements is true?
a. If 1 has a measure of 90°,then 1 is obtuse.
b. If 1 has a measure of 140°, then 1 is acute.
c. If 1 has a measure of 35°, then 1 is acute.
d. If 1 has a measure of 180°,then 1 is right.
13. Which of the following statements is false?
 a. Any four non-collinear points lie in a distinct plane.
b. A plane contains at least 3 non-collinear points.
c. Any two lines intersect at a point.
d. Through two given points we can draw three lines.
14.Name the property which justifies the following conclusion.
Given: JB = 28
Conclusion: JB + 4 = 32
a. Addition property of equality c. Substitution property of equality
b. Multiplication property of equality d. Transitive property of equality
15. What is the missing reason in the following proof?
m 1 = m 3, m 2 = m 3

1
2
3

Statement Reason

1. m 1 = 3, m 2 = m 3 1. given
m
2. m 2 = 3 2. ___?____
m
a. Reflexive Property c. Transitive Property
b. Symmetric Property d. Substitution Property
16. Supply the missing statement in the following proof.

1
Given: m 2
3
1+m 2=m 2+m 3

Prove: m 1 = m 3

Statement Reason
1. Given
2. Reflexive Property
3. Subtraction property

a. m 2 = m 2 c. m 3 = m 2
b. m 1 = m 2 d. m 1 = m 3
17. Use the information given in the diagram. Tell why and
A B
a. Reflexive Property, Given
b. Transitive Property, Reflexive Property
c. Given, Reflexive Property
d. Reflexive Property, Transitive Property
D C
P G
18. In the figure ∆POG ≅ ∆SOR, what is the side corresponding to PO?
a. OS
b. RD O
c. RS
d. SO
R S

19. Listed below are the six pairs of corresponding parts of congruent triangles. Name the congruent triangles.

SA ≅ JO ∠D ≅ ∠Y
AD ≅ OY ∠A≅∠O
SD ≅ JY ∠S ≅ ∠J

a. ∆ASD ≅ ∆JOY c. ∆SAD ≅ ∆JOY

b. ∆ADS ≅ ∆YJO d. ∆SAD ≅ ∆JYO
20. In ∆DOS, what side is included between ∠D and ∠O?
a. DO D
b. DS
c. SD
d. SO
S O
21. Name the corresponding congruent parts as marked that will make each pair of triangles congruent by
SAS. B R
a. BY ≅ NR, ∠BOY ≅ ∠NOR, BO≅NO
b. BO ≅ NO, ∠BOY ≅ ∠NOR, RO ≅ YO
O
c. YO ≅ OR, BO ≅ ON, ∠BOY ≅ ∠NOR
d. ∠B ≅ ∠N, BO ≅ NO, OY ≅ OR

Y N
22. If corresponding congruent parts are marked, how can you prove
∆BEC ≅ ∆BAC?
B
a. ASA
b. LL
c. SAS
d. SSS
C
E A

23. Identify the pairs of congruent right triangles and tell the congruence theorem
used.
M S

a. ∆PMA ≅ ∆APS
b. ∆MAP ≅ ∆SPA
c. ∆MPA ≅ ∆SPA
d. ∆AMP ≅ ∆PAS

A P

24. What property of congruence is illustrated in the statement? If AB ≅ DE, EF ≅ DE then AB ≅ EF.
A. Symmetric C. Reflexive
B. Transitive D. Multiplication
25. Is the statement “corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent” based on
a. Definition c. Theorem
b. Postulate d. Axiom
26. ∆SUM ≅ ∆PRO, which angle is congruent to ∠M?
a. S c. R
b. P d. O
27. ∆TIN ≅ ∆CAN, then ∆NAC is congruent to ____.
a. ∆ITN c. ∆TNI
b. ∆NIT d. ∆INT
28. ∆ABC ≅ ∆DEF, which segment is congruent to AB:
a. BC c. DE
b. AC d. EB
29. Jancent knows that AB = XY and AC = XZ. What other information must he know to prove ∆ABC ≅ ∆XYZ
by SAS postulate?
a. ∠B ≅ ∠Y c. ∠A ≅ ∠X
b. ∠C ≅ ∠Z d. ∠Y ≅ ∠X
30. Miguel knows that in ∆MIG and ∆JAN, MI = JA, IG = AN, and MG = JN. Which postulate or theorem can
he use to prove the triangles congruent?
a. ASA c. ASA
b. AAS d. SSS
31. In ∆ABC, AB = AC. If m∠B = 80, find the measure of ∠A.
a. 20 c. 100
 b. 80 d. 180
32. You are tasked to make a design of the flooring of a chapel using triangles. The available materials are
square tiles. How are you going to make the design?
a. Applying triangle congruence by ASA
b. Applying triangle congruence by SAS.
c. Applying triangle congruence by SSS
d. Applying triangle congruence by AAS
33. State whether and are congruent. Justify your answer.
7 7
a. yes, by either SSS or SAS
b. yes, by SSS only
c. yes, by SAS only
d. No; there is not enough information to conclude that the triangles are congruent

For items 34 to 35. Complete the proof. Choose the letter of the correct answer to fill the blank
a. CO ≅ CO
b. ASA
c. SAS
d. ∠BCO ≅ ∠ACO

In ∆ABC, let O be a point in AB such that CO bisects ∠ACB, if AC≅ BC. Prove that ∆ACO ≅ ∆BCO.

Statements Reasons

1. AC ≅ BC 1. Given
2. CO bisects ∠ACB 2. Given
3. ____(34)_______ 3. Definition of angle bisector
4. CO ≅ CO 4. Reflexive Property of Congruence
5. ∆ACD ≅ ∆BCO 5. ______(35)________

36. Which overlapping triangles are congruent by AAS?

a.
b.
c.
d.

37. The sides of an isosceles triangle have lengths , . The base has length . What is the
length of the base?
a. 18 b. 4 c. 12 d. cannot be determined
38. ∆ABC≅∆A’B’C’, m∡C = 3x – 40 and m∡C’ = 2x – 10. Determine the ∡C’.
a. 15 b. 30 c. 50 d. 90
39.Given that ∆ABC ≅ ∆DEC and m∠E = 23°, find m∠ACB.
a. m∠ACB = 77°
b. m∠ACB = 67°
c. m∠ACB = 23°
d. m∠ACB = 113°

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40. According to the construction shown in the diagram below, what do we call segment CD
a. bisector of angle C
b. median to side
c. perpendicular bisector of segment
d. altitude to side

41. ΔABD ≅ ΔCBD. Name the theorem or postulate that justifies the congruence.
a. AAS
b. SAS
c. HL
d. ASA

´ is the perpendicular bisector of GH. Then ∠KGF ≅ ________.

42. In the diagram below, KF
a. ∠FKG
b. ∠KF
c. ∠KHF
d. ∠KFH
43. What conclusion can be logically deduced based on the following statements?
If you are catholic, you are against the RH Bill.
Mrs. Romano is a Catholic.
a. All catholics are against the RH Bill. c. Mrs. Romano is a catholic.
b. Mrs. Romano is against RH Bill. d. All against the RH Bill is a catholic.
44. Determine the hypothesis of the statement,”If the baby is wearing blue booties, then it is a baby boy.”
a. if the baby is wearing blue booties
b. the baby is wearing blue booties
c. then it is a baby boy
d. it is a baby boy
45. What is the conclusion of the statement, “If the light is red, then you must stop.”?
a. the light is red
b. if the light is red
c. you must stop.
d. then you must stop
46. Which statement is a counterexample for the following statement, “If Carl studies at least two hours for
the test, then Carl will pass.”?
a. Carl studied only 30 minutes and Carl passed the test.
b. Carl studied 3 hours for the test and Carl did not pass.
c. Carl studied one hour for the test and Carl did not pass.
d. Carl studied for 2 hours and pass the test.
47. Write this statement as a conditional in if-then form:
All triangles have three sides.
a. If a triangle has three sides, then all triangles have three sides.
b. If a figure has three sides, then it is not a triangle.
c. If a figure is a triangle, then all triangles have three sides.
d. If a figure is a triangle, then it has three sides.
48. Another name for an if-then statement is a ____. Every conditional has two parts. The part following if is
the
____ and the part following then is the ____.
a. conditional; conclusion; hypothesis
b. conditional; hypothesis; conclusion
c. hypothesis; conclusion; conditional
d. hypothesis; conditional; conclusion

49. Which statement is a counterexample for the following conditional?

If you live in Batac City, then you live in Ilocos Norte.
a. Sara Lucas lives in Batac City.
b. Jonah Lincoln lives in Batac City, Ilocos Norte.
c. Billy Jones lives in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
d. Erin Naismith lives in Ilocos Norte.
50. What is the converse of the following conditional?
If a point is in the first quadrant, then its coordinates are positive.
a. If a point is in the first quadrant, then its coordinates are positive.
b. If a point is not in the first quadrant, then the coordinates of the point are not positive.
c. If the coordinates of a point are positive, then the point is in the first quadrant.
d. If the coordinates of a point are not positive, then the point is not in the first quadrant.
51. When a conditional and its converse are true, you can combine them as a true ____.
A. counterexample
B. unconditional
C. biconditional
D. hypothesis

52. Which of the following statements is the inverse of

"If you do not understand geometry, then you do not know how to reason deductively."?

A. If you reason deductively, then you understand geometry.

B. If you understand geometry, then you reason deductively.
C. If the do not reason deductively, then you understand geometry.
D. If you understand deductively, then you reason geometry.

53. It is a mathematical statement accepted as true without any proof.

A. postulate
B. definition
C. theorem
D. law

54. “An altitude of a triangle is a line segment connecting a vertex to the line containing the opposite side and
perpendicular to that side.”, is an example of _____________.

A. law
B. axiom
C. definition
D. postulate

55. Which of the following illustrates a theorem?

A. An acute triangle is a triangle with all three angles less than 90°.
B. If two lines intersect, then they intersect in exactly one point.
C. Through any three noncollinear points, there is exactly one plane.
D. A line contains at least two points