Segment Proofs

Front

What is the definition of a midpoint?

Back

A midpoint is a point that divides a segment into two equal parts.

Front

What can be concluded if B is the midpoint of AC?

Back

AB = BC.

Front

What is the Reflexive Property?

Back

The Reflexive Property states that any quantity is equal to itself, e.g., a = a.

Front

What is the Transitive Property of Equality?

Back

If a = b and b = c, then a = c.

Front

What is an example of the Transitive Property?

Back

If x = 5 and x = y, then y = 5.

Front

What is the definition of segment addition?

Back

Segment addition states that if point B is between points A and C, then AB + BC = AC.

Front

What is the Symmetric Property?

Back

The Symmetric Property states that if a = b, then b = a.

Front

What is the Substitution Property of Equality?

Back

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

Front

What is the definition of congruent segments?

Back

Congruent segments are segments that have the same length.

Front

What is the definition of a segment?

Back

A segment is a part of a line that has two endpoints.