Proofs day 1

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What is the Division Property of Equality?

Back

If a = b, then a/c = b/c for any non-zero c.

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What is the Symmetric Property of Equality?

Back

If a = b, then b = a.

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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 Reflexive Property of Equality?

Back

For any number a, a = a.

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What is the Transitive Property of Equality?

Back

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

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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 first statement usually found in the reason column of a proof?

Back

Given.

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What does it mean to 'prove' in mathematics?

Back

To demonstrate the truth of a statement using logical reasoning and evidence.

Front

What is an example of the Reflexive Property?

Back

39 = 39.

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What is an example of the Symmetric Property?

Back

If 5 = x, then x = 5.