Instructor’s Solutions Manual
Elementary Geometry for
College Students
SIXTH EDITION
Daniel Alexander
Parkland College, Professor Emeritus
Geralyn M. Koeberlein
Mahomet-Seymour High School, Mathematics Department Chair, Retired
Prepared by
Geralyn M. Koeberlein
Mahomet-Seymour High School, Mathematics Department Chair, Retired
Daniel Alexander
Parkland College, Professor Emeritus
, Contents
Suggestions for Course Design iv
Chapter-by-Chapter Commentary v
Solutions
Chapter 1 Line and Angle Relationships 1
Chapter 2 Parallel Lines 22
Chapter 3 Triangles 49
Chapter 4 Quadrilaterals 73
Chapter 5 Similar Triangles 99
Chapter 6 Circles 133
Chapter 7 Locus and Concurrence 156
Chapter 8 Areas of Polygons and Circles 172
Chapter 9 Surfaces and Solids 205
Chapter 10 Analytic Geometry 228
Chapter 11 Introduction to Trigonometry 270
Appendix A Algebra Review 291
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entities can be categorized based on ownership structure and tax treatment. Understanding these types is crucial for determining tax obligations and
benefits.- **Sole Proprietorships**: - Owned by a single individual, this is the simplest form of business entity. Income is reported on the owner’s
personal tax return (Form 1040, Schedule C), which simplifies tax filing but also means personal liability for debts and obligations.- **Partnerships**: -
Consisting of two or more individuals, partnerships do not pay federal income taxes. Instead, they are considered pass-through entities, meaning
income is taxed at the partners' individual rates. Form 1065 is used to report partnership income, while partners receive Schedule K-1 to report their
share on their returns.- **Corporations**: - Corporations are separate legal entities that provide limited liability protection to their owners
(shareholders). C-Corporations face double taxation: once at the corporate level on profits and again at the individual level when dividends are
distributed. S-Corporations, on the other hand, are pass-through entities but have restrictions on ownership and number of shareholders.- **Limited
Liability Companies (LLCs)**: - LLCs combine the flexibility of partnerships with the liability protection of corporations. An LLC can choose to be taxed
as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, allowing for strategic tax planning. ### 2. Tax Implications of Each Entity TypeUnderstanding the
tax implications of each entity type is critical for effective business planning.- **Sole Proprietorships**: - Income is taxed at the owner’s individual tax
rate. All profits and losses are reported on the owner’s tax return. This simplicity, however, can expose owners to significant personal risk.-
**Partnerships**: - Each partner reports their share of income and losses on their personal returns, allowing for loss deductions. Partners are also
subject to self-employment taxes on their share of the income, which can significantly impact tax liability.- **Corporations**: - C-Corporations are
taxed at the corporate tax rate (currently 21%). Dividends are taxed again at the shareholder level. S-Corporations avoid double taxation, but there are
restrictions on the number and type of shareholders.- **Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)**: - By default, single-member LLCs are treated as sole
proprietorships for tax purposes, while multi-member LLCs are treated as partnerships. However, they can elect to be taxed as a corporation if
beneficial.### Key Tax Concepts#### 1. Income RecognitionIncome recognition is a fundamental principle in taxation, determining when income must
be reported.- **Cash vs. Accrual Accounting**: - Businesses can choose between cash and accrual methods. Cash accounting recognizes income when
received and expenses when paid, making it straightforward. Accrual accounting recognizes income when earned and expenses when incurred, aligning
revenue with the period it relates to, but can complicate cash flow management.#### 2. DeductionsDeductions reduce taxable income, directly
impacting tax liability.- **Ordinary and Necessary Expenses**: - The IRS allows deductions for expenses that are ordinary (common in the industry)
and necessary (helpful and appropriate for the business). Common deductions include rent, utilities, salaries, and professional fees.- **Limits on
Deductions**: - Certain expenses, such as meals and entertainment, have specific limits (e.g., meals are typically only 50% deductible). Understanding
these limits is vital for effective tax planning.#### 3. Tax CreditsTax credits directly reduce the tax liability, providing a dollar-for-dollar reduction of
taxes owed.- **Types of Tax Credits**: - Examples include the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit, which encourages innovation, and the
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for hiring individuals from certain target groups.### Specific Business Entity Taxation#### 1.
PartnershipsPartnerships are a popular choice for many businesses due to their flexible structure.- **Pass-Through Taxation**: - Income is reported
on individual partners’ returns, preventing double taxation. However, partners must pay self-employment taxes on their earnings.- **Distributions and
Basis**: - When a partner receives a distribution, it is generally tax-free to the extent of their basis in the partnership. Understanding how basis is
calculated is critical for accurate tax reporting.#### 2. CorporationsCorporate taxation can be complex due to double taxation and various regulations.-
**C-Corporations**: - Taxed at the corporate rate, profits are
Chapter-by-Chapter Commentary for Instructors
Chapter One: Line and Angle Relationships
Section 1.1: Sets, Statements, and Reasoning
The student should be aware of the role of a statement in mathematics, its truth or falsity,
and whether conclusions are obtained in a logical manner. Of the compound statements
(conjunction, disjunction, and implication), your students need to be convinced that the
conditional statement (or implication) plays the greatest role in their study of geometry.
For the implication, the student must determine the hypothesis and conclusion as a
prelude to the study of proof. The student should be able to distinguish and provide
examples of the three types of reasoning (intuition, induction, and deduction). The Law
of Detachment will play a central role in the study of geometry; however, emphasize for
the student the difference between the valid and invalid forms of this argument. Students
will come to know a geometric figure as a set of points and define other geometric terms
using the set concepts of union and intersection.
Section 1.2: Informal Geometry and Measurement
In this section, many terms of geometry are introduced. Although these will be repeated,
, it is important to warn students that they must become familiar with this terminology.
This is much like learning the “rules of the game” in order to play that game. Measuring
the line segment with the ruler prepares the student intuitively for the Ruler Postulate and
the Segment Addition Postulate. The measurement of angles with a protractor is also
preparation for the principles of Section 1.4. Because that some students will have
difficulty with measurement of angles (due to the dual scales), it may be worthwhile to
prepare an activity sheet for practice.
Section 1.3: Early Definitions and Postulates
So that the student can understand the concept “branch of mathematics,” he or she should
be introduced to the four parts of a mathematical system. The basic terminology and
symbolism for lines (and their subsets) must be given due attention because these will be
utilized throughout the textbook. The instructor should alert students to undefined terms
such as “building blocks.” Also, characterize definitions and postulates as significant in
that they lead to conclusions known as theorems, or statements that can be proven. For
the instructor, pens and pencils can be used to visualize relationships among lines, line
segments, and rays. Table tops and pieces of cardboard can be used to represent planes.
Section 1.4: Angles and Their Relationships
It is most important, once again, that students be able to not only recognize the
terminology for angles, but also to be able to state definitions and principles in their own
terms. Measuring angles with the protractor should enable the student to understand
principles such as the Protractor Postulate and the Angle Addition Postulate.
Constructions may also provide understanding of certain concepts (like congruence and
angle bisector). Many examples will remind the student of algebra’s role in the solution
Sure! I’ll expand on the topics related to "Taxation of Business Entities," providing a more detailed exploration. This overview will cover fundamental concepts, applications, and implications relevant to the study of
business taxation.---### Overview of Business Entities#### 1. Types of Business EntitiesBusiness entities can be categorized based on ownership structure and tax treatment. Understanding these types is crucial for
determining tax obligations and benefits.- **Sole Proprietorships**: - Owned by a single individual, this is the simplest form of business entity. Income is reported on the owner’s personal tax return (Form 1040,
Schedule C), which simplifies tax filing but also means personal liability for debts and obligations.- **Partnerships**: - Consisting of two or more individuals, partnerships do not pay federal income taxes. Instead,
they are considered pass-through entities, meaning income is taxed at the partners' individual rates. Form 1065 is used to report partnership income, while partners receive Schedule K-1 to report their share on their
returns.- **Corporations**: - Corporations are separate legal entities that provide limited liability protection to their owners (shareholders). C-Corporations face double taxation: once at the corporate level on
profits and again at the individual level when dividends are distributed. S-Corporations, on the other hand, are pass-through entities but have restrictions on ownership and number of shareholders.- **Limited
Liability Companies (LLCs)**: - LLCs combine the flexibility of partnerships with the liability protection of corporations. An LLC can choose to be taxed as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, allowing
for strategic tax planning. ### 2. Tax Implications of Each Entity TypeUnderstanding the tax implications of each entity type is critical for effective business planning.- **Sole Proprietorships**: - Income is taxed at
the owner’s individual tax rate. All profits and losses are reported on the owner’s tax return. This simplicity, however, can expose owners to significant personal risk.- **Partnerships**: - Each partner reports their
share of income and losses on their personal returns, allowing for loss deductions. Partners are also subject to self-employment taxes on their share of the income, which can significantly impact tax liability.-
**Corporations**: - C-Corporations are taxed at the corporate tax rate (currently 21%). Dividends are taxed again at the shareholder level. S-Corporations avoid double taxation, but there are restrictions on the
number and type of shareholders.- **Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)**: - By default, single-member LLCs are treated as sole proprietorships for tax purposes, while multi-member LLCs are treated as
partnerships. However, they can elect to be taxed as a corporation if beneficial.### Key Tax Concepts#### 1. Income RecognitionIncome recognition is a fundamental principle in taxation, determining when income
must be reported.- **Cash vs. Accrual Accounting**: - Businesses can choose between cash and accrual methods. Cash accounting recognizes income when received and expenses when paid, making it
straightforward. Accrual accounting recognizes income when earned and expenses when incurred, aligning revenue with the period it relates to, but can complicate cash flow management.#### 2.
DeductionsDeductions reduce taxable income, directly impacting tax liability.- **Ordinary and Necessary Expenses**: - The IRS allows deductions for expenses that are ordinary (common in the industry) and
necessary (helpful and appropriate for the business). Common deductions include rent, utilities, salaries, and professional fees.- **Limits on Deductions**: - Certain expenses, such as meals and entertainment,
have specific limits (e.g., meals are typically only 50% deductible). Understanding these limits is vital for effective tax planning.#### 3. Tax CreditsTax credits directly reduce the tax liability, providing a dollar-for-
dollar reduction of taxes owed.- **Types of Tax Credits**: - Examples include the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit, which encourages innovation, and the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for hiring
individuals from certain target groups.### Specific Business Entity Taxation#### 1. PartnershipsPartnerships are a popular choice for many businesses due to their flexible structure.- **Pass-Through Taxation**: -
Income is reported on individual partners’ returns, preventing double taxation. However, partners must pay self-employment taxes on their earnings.- **Distributions and Basis**: - When a partner receives a
distribution, it is generally tax-free to the extent of their basis in the partnership. Understanding how basis is calculated is critical for accurate tax reporting.#### 2. CorporationsCorporate taxation can be complex