Basic 2-Column Proof Practice

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What is the Transitive Property of Equality?

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

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What is the Segment Addition Postulate?

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

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What does the Substitution Property of Equality state?

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

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What is the Definition of Angle Bisector?

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An angle bisector is a ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.

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What is the Definition of Midpoint?

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The midpoint of a segment is the point that divides the segment into two equal parts.

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What is the Addition Property of Equality?

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

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What is the Symmetric Property of Equality?

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If a = b, then b = a.

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What is the Combine Like Terms method?

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It involves simplifying expressions by adding or subtracting like terms.

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What is the Reflexive Property of Equality?

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For any number a, a = a.

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What is the purpose of a proof in geometry?

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To provide a logical argument that demonstrates the truth of a statement.