geometry ch2 reasoning and proofs

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What are Vertical Angles?

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Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are always congruent.

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What is the Definition of Complementary Angles?

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Complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

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What is the Transitive Property of Congruence?

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If angle A is congruent to angle B, and angle B is congruent to angle C, then angle A is congruent to angle C.

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What is the Law of Syllogism?

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The Law of Syllogism states that if 'If P, then Q' and 'If Q, then R' are both true, then 'If P, then R' is also true.

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What is the Reflexive Property of Congruence?

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The Reflexive Property of Congruence states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

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What is the Symmetric Property of Congruence?

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The Symmetric Property of Congruence states that if figure A is congruent to figure B, then figure B is congruent to figure A.

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What is the definition of congruent angles?

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Congruent angles are angles that have the same measure.

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What is the definition of a conditional statement?

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A conditional statement is an if-then statement, where 'if' is the hypothesis and 'then' is the conclusion.

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What is the definition of a proof in geometry?

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A proof is a logical argument that uses deductive reasoning to show that a statement is true.