Chapter 2.6 Algebraic Proof
Properties you need to know!
State the Property that justifies each statement If 4 + (-5) = -1, Then x + 4 + (-5) = x – 1 If 5 = y, Then y = 5 If 2a = -18, Then a= - 9
Prove that if 2x + 5 = 15, then x = 5 Statements Reasons
Example 1 Statements Reasons Justify Each Step When Solving an Equation Prove that if 2(5 – 3a) – 4(a + 7) = 92, then a = -11 Statements Reasons
Prove that if -3(a+3) + 5(3-a) = -50, then a = 7 Statements Reasons
Postulates
Concept
Example 3 Write a Geometric Proof If A B, mB = 2mC, and mC = 45, then mA = 90. Write a two-column proof to verify this conjecture.
Example 3 1. Given 1. A B; mB = 2mC; mC = 45 2. mA = mB Write a Geometric Proof Statements Reasons Proof: 1. Given 1. A B; mB = 2mC; mC = 45 2. mA = mB 2. Definition of angles 3. Transitive Property of Equality 3. mA = 2mC 4. Substitution 4. mA = 2(45) 5. mA = 90 5. Substitution
Example 3
Example 3 1. Given 1. 2. 2. _______________ ? 3. AB = RS Statements Reasons Proof: 1. Given 1. 2. 2. _______________ ? 3. AB = RS 3. Definition of congruent segments 4. AB = 12 4. Given 5. RS = 12 5. Substitution
Write a two column proof for the conjecture. If CD = EF, and CD=3y – 9, and EF = 15, then y = 8
Example 2 Begin by stating what is given and what you are to prove. Write an Algebraic Proof Begin by stating what is given and what you are to prove.
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