Chapter 2: Geometric Reasoning Section 5: Algebraic Proofs Megan Frantz Okemos High School Math Instructor
I Can Use the properties of equality to complete algebraic proofs. Identify properties of equality and congruence.
Proofs A proof is an argument that uses logic, definitions, properties and previously proven statements to show that a conclusion is true. If you’ve ever simplified an expression or solved and equation in Algebra, then you’ve done a proof.
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I Can Use the properties of equality to complete algebraic proofs. Identify properties of equality and congruence.