Geometric Proofs27 October 2009
Geometric ProofsTWO COLUMN PROOFSFIVE KEY ELEMENTS GivenDiagramsProveStatementsReasons
ReasonsGiven InformationDefinitionsPostulatesPROPERTIESTheorems
Given: PROVE:     STATEMENTS					Reasons          1.  1. Given2. Definition of supplementary angles2. 3. Substitution Property3. 4. 4. Subtraction Property5. 5. Definition of Congruent Angles
Given: Prove: B123AC
Statements 				Reasons1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.GivenDefinition of Right AngleAngle Addition PostulateSubstitution Property (Steps 2 and 3)GivenDefinition of Congruent AnglesSubstitution Property (Step 4 and 6)Definitions of Complementary Angles
Given: Prove: AX45˚BC
QUIZWhat is always the first step of a proof?Name 5 key elements of a proof.Name 5 types of reasons one can use during a proof.Measures __________: Angles and Segments are ______________.What is the last statement in a proof?
Statements 				Reasons1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.GivenDefinitions of Angle BisectorDefinitions of Congruent AnglesGivenSubstitution PropertyAngle Addition PostulateSubstitution PropertySimplifyDefinition of Right Angle
Given: Prove: CDABE
Statements 				Reasons1.2.3.4.5.1.2.3.4.5.GivenGivenGivenDefinition of MidpointASA (Steps 1, 4, 2)
Given:Prove:1AD2BC
Statements				ReasonsConverse of the Consecutive Interior Angles TheoremGivenPerpendicular Transversal TheoremGivenDefinition of Supplementary Angles
Given:Prove:BD1234AEC
Statements				ReasonsSubstitution Property5.6.Given3.2.Corresponding Angles Postulate2.3.Given1.1.Substitution Property4.5.Converse of Corresponding Angles Postulate6.4.
Given:Prove:ZYXW
Statements				Reasons1.2.3.4.5.1.2.3.4.5.Segment Addition PostulateSubstitution Property
Given:Prove:LM45ON
Statements				Reasons1.2.3.4.5.6.1.2.3.4.5.6.Definition of Right AngleSubstitution Property
Geometric Proofs

Geometric Proofs