Proofs
Notice: these are modified version of notes provided in class by a teacher.
Proofs - ways to state/prove a conclusion is true based on given information, properties, postulates and theorems.
Property | Example |
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Reflexive property - identical angles, lines, etc are congruent to each other. | |
Transitive Property - congruency “transfers” | if ∠A ≅ ∠P and ∠P ≅ ∠T then ∠A ≅ ∠T |
Postulate/Theorem | Example |
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pythagorean theorem | |
isosceles triangle theorem | |
3rd angle theorem | The Third Angle Theorem states that if two angles in one triangle are congruent to two angles in another triangle, then the third pair of angles must also be congruent ∠C and ∠J are congruent because all the others are congruent. Why? - because all triangles have to add up to 180°. |
Transversal Properties If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then:
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Vertical Angles are always congruent |
Definition | Example |
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Definition of an angle bisector | |
Definition of a segment bisector | |
Definition of a midpoint | |
Definition of perpendicular lines |
Notice: these are modified version of notes provided in class by a teacher.
Proofs - ways to state/prove a conclusion is true based on given information, properties, postulates and theorems.
Property | Example |
---|---|
Reflexive property - identical angles, lines, etc are congruent to each other. | |
Transitive Property - congruency “transfers” | if ∠A ≅ ∠P and ∠P ≅ ∠T then ∠A ≅ ∠T |
Postulate/Theorem | Example |
---|---|
pythagorean theorem | |
isosceles triangle theorem | |
3rd angle theorem | The Third Angle Theorem states that if two angles in one triangle are congruent to two angles in another triangle, then the third pair of angles must also be congruent ∠C and ∠J are congruent because all the others are congruent. Why? - because all triangles have to add up to 180°. |
Transversal Properties If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then:
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Vertical Angles are always congruent |
Definition | Example |
---|---|
Definition of an angle bisector | |
Definition of a segment bisector | |
Definition of a midpoint | |
Definition of perpendicular lines |