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LESSON

Solving

Word Problems

in Geometry

Although word problems in geometry are for the most part different from

those in algebra, many problems in geometry require algebra to solve them.

It is not possible to show all the different types of problems that you will find

in geometry, but a few of them will be explained here so that you can reach a

basic understanding of how to use algebra to solve some of the problems

found in geometry.

Each problem is based on a geometric principle or rule. The principles will

be given here in each problem.

EXAMPLE:Find the measures of each angle of a triangle if the second angle

is twice as large as the first angle and the third angle is equal to the measure

of the second angle.

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