Intro to Proofs Practice

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What property says that for any real number a, a=a?

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Reflexive Property

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If a=b, then b can be substituted for a in any equation or expression.

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Substitution POE

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What does the Definition of Angle Congruence say?

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If angle A is congruent to angle B, then the measure of angle A is equal to the measure of angle B.

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What is the justification for the statement if a=b and b=c, then a=c?

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Transitive Property

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If A = B, then 8A = 8B. What is the reason for this statement?

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Multiplication POE

Front

What property states that if a=b, then b=a?

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Symmetric Property

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What is the Angle Addition Postulate?

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If point B is in the interior of angle AOC, then the measure of angle AOB + the measure of angle BOC = the measure of angle AOC.

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What does the term 'congruent' mean in geometry?

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Two figures are congruent if they have the same shape and size.

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What is the definition of a proof in mathematics?

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A logical argument that establishes the truth of a statement.

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What is the purpose of using postulates in geometry?

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Postulates are accepted statements used as a basis for reasoning and arguments.