Euclidean Geometry Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Starting with Euclidean geometry.
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Overview of Euclidean Geometry

• Many see it as just about circles and lines but it builds upon earlier concepts.
• Begins from Grade 7/8 concepts like acute angles.
• Approach: build knowledge progressively rather than compartmentalizing.
• Practice is essential: aim for at least one geometric problem a day.

Revision of Key Concepts

Angles on a Straight Line

• Sum of angles on a straight line = 180 degrees.
  • Example: If angles are 40° and 60°, then:
    • x + 40 + 60 = 180
    • x = 180 - 100 = 80 degrees.

Angles in a Triangle

• Sum of angles in a triangle = 180 degrees.
  • Example: For triangle ABC with angles 65° and 45°:
    • x + 65 + 45 = 180
    • x = 180 - 110 = 70 degrees.

Exterior Angles of a Triangle

• The exterior angle is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles.
  • Example: Angle QRS = Angle P + Angle Q.

Parallel Lines

• Definition: Two lines that never meet.
• Important properties:
  • Vertically Opposite Angles: Equal when two lines cross.
  • Alternating Angles: Equal when a transversal crosses two parallel lines.
  • Corresponding Angles: Equal angle positions when a transversal crosses two parallel lines.
  • Co-Interior Angles: Sum to 180 degrees when inside the parallel lines.

Example of Parallel Lines

• Given lines AB and CD as parallel:
  • Vertically opposite angles are equal.
  • Corresponding angles are equal.
  • Co-interior angles sum to 180 degrees.

Types of Triangles

1. Scalene Triangle: No sides are equal.
2. Isosceles Triangle: Two sides are equal; base angles are equal.
3. Equilateral Triangle: All sides and angles are equal (each angle = 60°).

Congruency of Triangles

• Congruent Triangles: Exactly equal in size and shape.

Methods to Prove Congruency

1. Side-Side-Side (SSS): All three corresponding sides are equal.

   • Example: Triangle ABC is congruent to triangle DEF if AB = DE, BC = EF, AC = DF.

2. Angle-Angle-Side (AAS): Two angles and a non-included side.

   • Example: Triangle PQR is congruent to triangle STU.

3. Side-Angle-Side (SAS): Two sides and the included angle.

   • Example: Triangle DEF is congruent to triangle PQR if DE = PQ, DF = PR, and included angle is equal.

4. Right Angle-Hypotenuse-Side (RHS): In right triangles, if the hypotenuse and one side are equal.

Similarity of Triangles

• Similar Triangles: Have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.
• Criteria for similarity:
  • Three angles are equal (AA criterion).

Pythagorean Theorem

• In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides:
  • c² = a² + b².

Conclusion

• Importance of understanding foundational concepts in Euclidean geometry.
• Next lesson will cover quadrilaterals and circle geometry.
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