Geometric Proof

Choose the correct definition, postulate, or theorem for the following statement

• Definition of Midpoint

• Definition of Segment Addition

• Vertical Angle Theorem

• Definition of Supplementary

• Definition of Colinear

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

• Given

• Vertical angles are congruent.

• Definition of linear pair.

• Definition of adjacent angles.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

Given: Samuel's cake slice ∠LAN = 30⁰, the decoration angle ∠1 = 15⁰
Prove: The knife cut AM bisects ∠LAN
Step 1: ∠LAN = 30⁰ 
Step 2: ∠1 + ∠2 = ∠LAN
Step 3: ∠1 + ∠2 = 30⁰
What is the justification for Step 3?

• Given

• Substitution

• Angle addition postulate

• Definition of congruent angles

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Noah is looking at a map and notices that the distance from point A to point E plus the distance from point E to point C is equal to the distance from point A to point C. What reason allows us to say that AE+EC=AC?

• Angle Addition Postulate

• Segment Addition Postulate

• Linear Pair Theorem

• Definition of Midpoint

• Angle Addition Postulate

• Segment Addition Postulate

• Linear Pair Theorem

• Definition of Midpoint

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

• definition of straight angle

• definition of line segment addition

• definition of supplementary angles

• definition of midpoint

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

Abigail noticed that the fence post BD is part of both her garden and Mason's garden, meaning it is congruent to itself. What property is this an example of?

• Substitution

• Commutative

• Reflexive

• Transitive

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Reorder the reasons for the proof.

• Transitive Property of Congruence

• Given

• Definition of midpoint

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Isla and Jackson are looking at a pair of crossing streets. Isla notes that the angles where the streets intersect are vertical angles. What should Jackson conclude by the vertical angles theorem?

• undefined and undefined are right angles.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

Angles 3 and 5 are congruent because they are ______.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5