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Reasons for Proofs

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A line or line segment that divides an angle into two equal parts
a)
Bisector
b)
Complementary
2.
If B is the midpoint of AC, then AB ≅ BC.
a)
Definition of Congruent Segments
b)
Definition of Midpoint
c)
Vertical Angles Theorem
d)
Definition of Angle Bisector
3.
Which postulate or definition states that
m∠ADB + m∠BDC = m∠ADC?
a)
Segment Addition Postulate
b)
Angle Addition Postulate
c)
Definition of Angle Bisector
d)
Definition of Congruent Angles
4.
If ∠A and ∠B are complementary,
then m∠A + m∠B = 90°.
a)
Definition of Supplementary Angles
b)
Angle Addition Postulate
c)
Definition of Right Angle
d)
Definition of Complementary Angles
5.
If ∠1 and ∠2 are supplementary,
then m∠1 + m∠2 = 180°.
a)
Definition of Supplementary Angles
b)
Angle Addition Postulate
c)
Vertical Angles Theorem
d)
Definition of Complementary Angles
6.
If ∠1 = ∠2 and ∠2 = ∠3, then ∠1 = ∠3.
a)
Addition Property of Equality
b)
Symmetric Property of Equality
c)
Reflexive Property of Equality
d)
Transitive Property of Equality
7.
If ∠BAT and ∠MAN are vertical angles,
then ∠BAT ≅ ∠MAN.
a)
Vertical Angles Theorem
b)
Definition of Congruent Angles
c)
Angle Addition Postulate
8.
If DB bisects ∠ABC, then ∠ABD = ∠CBD.
a)
Definition of Congruent Angles
b)
Definition of Angle Bisector
c)
Angle Addition Postulate
d)
Definition of Right Angle
9.

State the proof reason, given: If AB=BC and BC=CD, then AB=CD

a)

Segment Addition Postulate

b)

Transitive Property

c)

Reflexive Property

d)

Subtraction Property of Equality

10.

State the reason, given:

If B is the midpoint of RL, then RB=BL

a)

Definition of congruent segments

b)

Segment addition postulate

c)

Given

d)

Definition of midpoint

11.

What reasons supports the statement?

a)

Symmetry Property

b)

Reflexive Property

c)

Transitive Property

d)

SSS

12.

What reason supports the statement?

a)

Vertical angles are congruent.

b)

Parallel implies alternate interior angles are congruent.

c)

Parallel implies corresponding angles are congruent.

d)

Reflexive Property

13.

What reason supports the statement?

a)

Parallel implies alternate interior angles are congruent.

b)

Parallel implies corresponding angles are congruent.

c)

Vertical angles are congruent.

d)

Reflexive Property

14.

What does a proof always start with?

a)

Theorems

b)

Given Statement(s)

c)

Postulates

d)

Reasons

15.

Which of the following is true by reflexive property?

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

What should the reasons be for the first 2 statements?

a)

Reflexive

b)

Side Side Side

c)

Alternate Interior Angles

d)

Given

17.

What step (beyond the given statements) is necessary to prove the triangles congruent?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

Why is ∠KJM ≌∠LMJ?

a)

Alternate Exterior angles are congruent

b)

Alternate Interior Angles are congruent

c)

Corresponding Angles are Congruent

d)

Consecutive Interior angles are supplementary

19.

Why is ∠KMJ ≌∠LJM?

a)

Alternate Exterior angles are congruent

b)

Alternate Interior Angles are congruent

c)

Corresponding Angles are Congruent

d)

Consecutive Interior angles are supplementary

20.
What is the justification (reason)?
a)
reflexive property
b)
definition of segment bisect
c)
definition of a midpoint
d)
substitution property