Exploring CPCTC Concepts in Geometry

The video tutorial focuses on geometric proofs, specifically proving angle bisectors and medians using congruent triangles. It covers the construction of segments, the use of the reflexive property, and the application of CPCTC (Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent). The tutorial includes examples that guide students through the process of proving geometric properties by working backwards and using given information effectively.

What is the first step in proving that QS bisects angle PQR?

• Identifying the median

• Constructing segment QS

• Marking congruent angles

• Using the reflexive property

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Which property is used to show that QS is congruent to itself?

• Reflexive property

• Substitution property

• Symmetric property

• Transitive property

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

What does it mean if BD is an altitude in a triangle?

• It divides the triangle into two congruent triangles

• It forms right angles with the side to which it is drawn

• It bisects the opposite side

• It is congruent to the base

What must be proven to show that BD is a median?

• BD is equal in length to the base

• Segments AD and DC are congruent

• BD bisects the angle at the vertex

• BD is perpendicular to the base

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

Which property is used to prove that two triangles sharing a side are congruent?

• Reflexive property

• Symmetric property

• Transitive property

• Substitution property

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

What is the result of proving two triangles congruent by angle-side-angle?

• The triangles have equal perimeters

• The corresponding sides and angles are congruent

• The triangles are similar

• The triangles have equal areas

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

What is the significance of CPCTC in proving congruence?

• It demonstrates that the angles are supplementary

• It indicates that the triangles are similar

• It proves that corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent

• It shows that all sides are equal

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

What is the first step in proving that angle A is congruent to angle C in a circle?

• Identifying supplementary angles

• Marking congruent radii

• Using the reflexive property

• Drawing segment BT

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

How can you prove that two angles are supplementary?

• By identifying them as base angles

• By using the reflexive property

• By showing they form a straight angle

• By showing they are congruent

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

What is the final step in proving that angles 1 and 2 are congruent?

• Identifying them as base angles

• Using the reflexive property

• Proving they form a straight angle

• Showing they are supplementary to congruent angles

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5