Larson Geometry - Chapters 1 & 2 Vocabulary

Front

A segment, line, or ray that cuts a segment or angle into two congruent parts

Back

bisector

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

A pattern of logical thought whereby statements of fact lead to definite, specific conclusions

Back

deductive reasoning

Front

For all real numbers, if a = b, then b can be replaced by a.

Back

substitution property

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.1

Front

Angles or segments that have the same measure

Back

congruent

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

The statement formed by interchanging the hypothesis and the conclusion of a conditional statement

Back

Converse

Front

A point that divides a segment into two equal parts

Back

midpoint

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

Front

A statement that can be proven true or false

Back

proposition

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CCSS.8.G.B.7

Front

Two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees

Back

complementary angles

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.5

Front

Two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees

Back

supplementary angles

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.5

Front

A statement that is accepted as true without proof

Back

postulate

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5