Segment Proofs

Front

What is the definition of a midpoint?

Back

A midpoint is a point that divides a segment into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

If B is the midpoint of segment AC, what can be concluded about segments AB and BC?

Back

AB = BC.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

Front

What does the Segment Addition Postulate state?

Back

If point B is between points A and C, then AB + BC = AC.

Front

What is the Reflexive Property of Congruence?

Back

For any segment AB, AB is congruent to itself (AB ≅ AB).

Front

What is the Symmetric Property of Congruence?

Back

If segment AB is congruent to segment CD, then segment CD is congruent to segment AB.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

What is the Transitive Property of Equality?

Back

If a = b and b = c, then a = c.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

Front

What is the Substitution Property of Equality?

Back

If a = b, then b can be substituted for a in any expression.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

Front

What is the definition of congruent segments?

Back

Segments that have the same length are called congruent segments.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

Front

What is the definition of an angle bisector?

Back

An angle bisector is a ray that divides an angle into two congruent angles.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Front

What is the Vertical Angles Theorem?

Back

Vertical angles are congruent.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5