G6 - Deductive Reasoning
Comparison of Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Comparison of Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Types of proof A paragraph proof
Types of proof A two column proof: Most commonly used. Has numbered statements and reasons that show the logical order of an argument.
Types of proof A flow chart proof
Justification in Proofs using Properties of equality
Properties of Congruence Congruence is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. Examples: Reflexive: For any angle A, A ≅ A. Symmetric: If A ≅ B, then B ≅ A Transitive: If A ≅ B and B ≅ C, then A ≅ C.
Definition of … Examples: Used when using a definition of defined term to justify statements Examples: Congruent to equal: Given AB ≅ CD Conclusion AB = CD Def. of congruent segments Equal to congruent: Given AB = CD Conclusion AB ≅ CD Def. of congruent segments
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Definition of … Midpoint: Given M is the midpoint of AB Conclusion AM ≅ MB Def. of midpoint Segment Bisector: Given AB bisects CD at E Conclusion CE ≅ ED Def. of segment bisector
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