Segment Proofs Vocab

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What is the Symmetric Property?

Back

If a = b, then b = a.

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What is the Transitive Property?

Back

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

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What is the Reflexive Property?

Back

For any number a, a = a.

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What is the Segment Addition Postulate?

Back

If B is between A and C, then AB + BC = AC.

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What is the Definition of Midpoint?

Back

A point that divides a segment into two equal parts.

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What is the Definition of Congruent Segments?

Back

Segments that have the same length.

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What is the Substitution Property?

Back

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

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What is the Addition Property of Equality?

Back

If a = b, then a + c = b + c for any c.

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What is the Subtraction Property of Equality?

Back

If a = b, then a - c = b - c for any c.

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What is the Division Property of Equality?

Back

If a = b and c ≠ 0, then a/c = b/c.