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What is the Symmetric Property in mathematics?

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The Symmetric Property states that if one quantity equals a second quantity, then the second quantity equals the first. For example, if a = b, then b = a.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What does it mean for a point to be the midpoint of a segment?

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A point is the midpoint of a segment if it divides the segment into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the Definition of Midpoint?

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The Definition of Midpoint states that if B is the midpoint of segment AC, then AB = BC.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What is the Addition Property of Equality?

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The Addition Property of Equality states that if you add the same value to both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the Transitive Property?

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The Transitive Property states that if a = b and b = c, then a = c.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How can you use the Symmetric Property in proofs?

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You can use the Symmetric Property to rearrange equations or statements to show that two expressions are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is an example of using the Addition Property of Equality?

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

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the significance of identifying midpoints in geometry?

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Identifying midpoints is crucial for proving congruence and for constructing bisectors in geometric figures.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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How does the Transitive Property apply to inequalities?

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The Transitive Property applies to inequalities in the same way as it does to equalities; if a < b and b < c, then a < c.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the relationship between the Symmetric Property and congruence?

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The Symmetric Property is used in congruence to show that if one figure is congruent to another, then the second figure is congruent to the first.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5