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Geometry Geometric Proof
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Identify the property that justifies each statement:
Warm Up Identify the property that justifies each statement: CONFIDENTIAL
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Geometric Proof When writing a geometric proof, you use the deductive reasoning to create a chain of logical steps that move from hypothesis to conclusion of the conjecture you are proving. By proving that the conclusion is true, you have proven that the original conjecture is true. Conclusion Definition Postulate Properties Theorems Hypothesis When writing a geometric proof, it is important to justify each logical step with a reason. You can use symbols and abbreviations, but they must be clear enough so that anyone who reads your proof will understand them. CONFIDENTIAL
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Writing justifications
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A theorem is any statement that you can prove
A theorem is any statement that you can prove. Once you have proven a theorem, you can use it as a reason in later proofs. CONFIDENTIAL
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Theorems Theorem Hypothesis Conclusion Linear Pair Theorem:
If two angles form a linear pair, then they are supplementary. /A and /B form a linear pair. /A and /B are supplementary. Congruent Supplements Theorem: If two angles are supplementary to the same angle (or two congruent angles), then the two angles are congruent. /1 and /2 are supplementary. /2 and /3 are supplementary. / /3 CONFIDENTIAL
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A geometric proof begins with a Given and prove statements, which restate the hypothesis and conclusion of the conjecture. In a two-column proof, you list the steps of the proof in the left column and you write the matching reason for each step in the right column. CONFIDENTIAL
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Completing a two-column proof
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B A C 2 1 Use the existing statements and reasons in the proof to fill in the blanks: CONFIDENTIAL
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2 1 3 Now you try! /2 CONFIDENTIAL
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Before you start writing a proof, you should plan out your logic
Before you start writing a proof, you should plan out your logic. Sometimes, you will be given a plan for a more challenging proof. This plan will detail the major steps of the proof for you. CONFIDENTIAL
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Theorems Theorem Hypothesis Conclusion Right Angle Congruence Theorem:
All right angles are congruent. /A and /B are right angles. Congruent Complements Theorem: If two angles are complementary to the same angle (or two congruent angles), then the two angles are congruent. /1 and /2 are complementary. /2 and /3 are complementary. / /3 CONFIDENTIAL
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Writing a two-column proof from a plan
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Now you try! 2 1 3 CONFIDENTIAL
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The Proof process Write the conjecture to be proven.
Draw a diagram to represent the hypothesis of the conjecture. State the given information and mark it on the diagram. State the conclusion of the conjecture in terms of the diagram. Plan your argument and prove the conjecture. CONFIDENTIAL
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Now some problems for you to practice !
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Fill in the correct word in the blanks given below:
Assessment Fill in the correct word in the blanks given below: 1) In a two-column proof, you list the __?__ in the left column and the __?__ in the right column. 2) A __?__ is a statement you can prove. CONFIDENTIAL
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Geometric Proof Let’s review
When writing a geometric proof, you use the deductive reasoning to create a chain of logical steps that move from hypothesis to conclusion of the conjecture you are proving. By proving that the conclusion is true, you have proven that the original conjecture is true. Conclusion Definition Postulate Properties Theorems Hypothesis When writing a geometric proof, it is important to justify each logical step with a reason. You can use symbols and abbreviations, but they must be clear enough so that anyone who reads your proof will understand them. CONFIDENTIAL
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Writing justifications
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Theorems Theorem Hypothesis Conclusion Linear Pair Theorem:
If two angles form a linear pair, then they are supplementary. /A and /B form a linear pair. /A and /B are supplementary. Congruent Supplements Theorem: If two angles are supplementary to the same angle (or two congruent angles), then the two angles are congruent. /1 and /2 are supplementary. /2 and /3 are supplementary. / /3 CONFIDENTIAL
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A geometric proof begins with a Given and prove statements, which restate the hypothesis and conclusion of the conjecture. In a two-column proof, you list the steps of the proof in the left column and you write the matching reason for each step in the right column. CONFIDENTIAL
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Completing a two-column proof
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B A C 2 1 Use the existing statements and reasons in the proof to fill in the blanks: CONFIDENTIAL
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Theorems Theorem Hypothesis Conclusion Right Angle Congruence Theorem:
All right angles are congruent. /A and /B are right angles. Congruent Complements Theorem: If two angles are complementary to the same angle (or two congruent angles), then the two angles are congruent. /1 and /2 are complementary. /2 and /3 are complementary. / /3 CONFIDENTIAL
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Writing a two-column proof from a plan
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The Proof process Write the conjecture to be proven.
Draw a diagram to represent the hypothesis of the conjecture. State the given information and mark it on the diagram. State the conclusion of the conjecture in terms of the diagram. Plan your argument and prove the conjecture. CONFIDENTIAL
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You did a great job today!
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