Chapter 1-2 (Segments and Congruence) What are postulates? A rule in geometry that is accepted without proof, it is given.
Chapter 1-2 (Segments and Congruence) Postulate 1: Ruler Points on a line can be matched to numbers (coordinates) Distance between points can be written as absolute value of distance between coordinates
Chapter 1-2 (Segments and Congruence) Example Measure the length of the line segment given to you (in cm). Have your shoulder partner confirm
Chapter 1-2 (Segments and Congruence) Postulate 2: Segment Addition If B is between A and C, then AB + BC = AC If AB + BC = AC, then B is between A and C
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Chapter 1-2 (Segments and Congruence) Example Use the Segment Addition Postulate to write an equation, then solve to find the KL
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Chapter 1-2 (Segments and Congruence) What are congruent segments? Line segments that have the exact same length. Lengths are EQUAL (AB = CD) Segments are CONGRUENT (AB = CD) A B C D
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