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Contemporary's GED Mathematics
Jerry Howett
Basic Geometry

Chapter Overview

In this chapter you will

  • learn the basic terms of plane geometry
  • learn to identify angles and recognize angle relationships
  • practice calculating perimeter and circumference
  • learn to use and estimate pi in geometric formulas
  • practice calculating the area of two-dimensional figures
  • learn to identify basic three-dimensional figures
  • practice calculating the volume of three-dimensional figures
  • practice solving basic geometric word problems
  • learn the relationships among the parts of a triangle
  • learn the concepts of similarity and congruence
  • practice applying the Pythagorean relationship








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