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This page shows questions in the Math 8 Geometry public release module at MSDE. 8th Grade Math
"Math 8 Geometry"

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This is a test question that allows you to select a spot or region on a graphic.

The following figure shows three lines. Lines m and p are parallel. Angle 1 is labeled. Some of the other seven angles that are labeled in the figure are congruent to angle 1 .

Which angles are congruent to angle 1 ?

Select all the correct angles.

This is a multiple choice question that allows you to select only one option.

Line segment PQ is the result of reflecting line segment AB across the x ‑axis. P has coordinates of (2,2) and Q has coordinates (8,2).

What is the length of line segment AB?

  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
i2

Correcti1

May have divided 8 by 2i3

May have used the value 8 directly from the coordinatei4

May have added 2 and 8

This is a question with 2 parts, including a fill in the blank question that allows you to enter only numbers.

The following figure shows triangle XYZ. The length of line segment x y is 19 units, and the length of line segment Y Z is 181 units.

The figure shows triangle X Y Z,. Angle X is a right angle. Line segment X Y is labeled, 19. Line segment Y Z is labeled, 181. A note indicates that the figure is not drawn to scale.

What is the value of XZYZ ?

Enter your answer as a fraction in the spaces provided.

fraction bar

This is a multiple choice question that allows you to select only one option.

The dimensions of a circular cylinder are described.

  • The diameter of the cylinder is 6 meters.
  • The height of the cylinder is 12 meters.

What is the volume, in cubic meters , of the cylinder?

Select one answer.

i4

Correcti1

Determined the volume by multiplying the radius times the height times pi.i2

Determined the volume by multiplying the radius times the square of the height times pi.i3

Determined the volume by multiplying the radius times the height times 2 times pi.