1. The document discusses biconditional statements, conditional statements, and using deductive reasoning in geometry. It provides examples of identifying conditionals within biconditionals, writing definitions as biconditionals, and solving equations with justification in both algebra and geometry. 2. Key concepts covered include using properties of equality to write algebraic proofs, properties of congruence corresponding to properties of equality, and identifying properties of equality and congruence that justify statements. 3. Examples are provided of solving equations algebraically and geometrically with justification for each step, identifying conditionals within biconditionals, and writing definitions as biconditionals.

1. Holt McDougal Geometry
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Biconditional Statements
and Definitions
GT Geometry Drill 10/8/13
Identify the hypothesis and conclusion of each
conditional.
1. A mapping that is a reflection is a type of
transformation.
2. The quotient of two negative numbers is positive.
3. Determine if the conditional “If x is a number
then |x| > 0” is true. If false, give a
counterexample.
H: A mapping is a reflection.
C: The mapping is a transformation.
H: Two numbers are negative.
C: The quotient is positive.
F; x = 0.

2. GT Geom Drill
Solve each equation.
1. 3x + 5 = 17
2. r – 3.5 = 8.7
3. 4t – 7 = 8t + 3
4.
5. 2(y – 5) – 20 = 0
x = 4
r = 12.2
n = –38
y = 15
t = –
5
2

3. PSAT Practice
1. Which if the following numbers is
divisible by 3 and 5, but not by 2?
A) 955 B) 975 C) 990 D) 995 E) 999
2. There are n students in biology class
and only 6 are seniors. If 7 juniors are
added to the class how many students
in the class will not be seniors?
A) n-3 B) n-2 C) n-1 D) n+1 E) n+2

4. PSAT Practice
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5. Holt McDougal Geometry
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Biconditional Statements
and Definitions
Review properties of equality and use
them to write algebraic proofs.
Identify properties of equality and
congruence.
Objectives
Write and analyze biconditional
statements.

6. Holt McDougal Geometry
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deductive reasoning
Vocabulary
biconditional statement
definition
polygon
triangle
quadrilateral

7. Holt McDougal Geometry
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A proof is an argument that uses logic, definitions,
properties, and previously proven statements to show
that a conclusion is true.
An important part of writing a proof is giving
justifications to show that every step is valid.

8. Holt McDougal Geometry
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9. Holt McDougal Geometry
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The Distributive Property states that
a(b + c) = ab + ac.
Remember!

10. Holt McDougal Geometry
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Deductive reasoning is the process of using
logic to draw conclusions from given facts,
definitions, and properties.

11. Holt McDougal Geometry
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and Definitions
When you combine a conditional statement and its
converse, you create a biconditional statement.
A biconditional statement is a statement that
can be written in the form “p if and only if q.” This
means “if p, then q” and “if q, then p.”

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p q means p q and q p
The biconditional “p if and only if q” can also be
written as “p iff q” or p q.
Writing Math

13. Holt McDougal Geometry
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Write the conditional statement and converse
within the biconditional.
Example 1A: Identifying the Conditionals within a
Biconditional Statement
An angle is obtuse if and only if its measure is
greater than 90° and less than 180°.
Let p and q represent the following.
p: An angle is obtuse.
q: An angle’s measure is greater than 90° and
less than 180°.

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Example 1A Continued
The two parts of the biconditional p q are p q
and q p.
Conditional: If an is obtuse, then its measure is
greater than 90° and less than 180°.
Converse: If an angle's measure is greater
than 90° and less than 180°, then it is obtuse.
Let p and q represent the following.
p: An angle is obtuse.
q: An angle’s measure is greater than 90° and
less than 180°.

15. Holt McDougal Geometry
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and Definitions
For a biconditional statement to be true,
both the conditional statement and its
converse must be true. If either the
conditional or the converse is false, then
the biconditional statement is false.

16. Holt McDougal Geometry
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and Definitions
In geometry, biconditional statements are used to write
definitions.
A definition is a statement that describes a
mathematical object and can be written as a true
biconditional.

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In the glossary, a polygon is defined as a closed
plane figure formed by three or more line
segments.

18. Holt McDougal Geometry
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A triangle is defined as a three-sided
polygon, and a quadrilateral is a four-sided
polygon.

19. Holt McDougal Geometry
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Write each definition as a biconditional.
Example 4: Writing Definitions as Biconditional
Statements
A. A pentagon is a five-sided polygon.
B. A right angle measures 90°.
A figure is a pentagon if and only if it is a 5-sided
polygon.
An angle is a right angle if and only if it measures 90 .

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Check It Out! Example 4
4a. A quadrilateral is a four-sided polygon.
4b. The measure of a straight angle is 180°.
Write each definition as a biconditional.
A figure is a quadrilateral if and only if it is a
4-sided polygon.
An is a straight if and only if its measure is
180°.

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Solve the equation 4m – 8 = –12. Write a
justification for each step.
Example 1: Solving an Equation in Algebra
4m – 8 = –12 Given equation
+8 +8 Addition Property of Equality
4m = –4 Simplify.
m = –1 Simplify.
Division Property of Equality

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Check It Out! Example 1
t = –14 Simplify.
Solve the equation . Write a justification for
each step.
Given equation
Multiplication Property of Equality.

23. Holt McDougal Geometry
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and Definitions
Like algebra, geometry also uses
numbers, variables, and operations. For
example, segment lengths and angle measures are
numbers. So you can use these same properties of
equality to write algebraic proofs in geometry.
A B
AB represents the length AB, so you can think of
AB as a variable representing a number.
Helpful Hint

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Write a justification for each step.
Example 3: Solving an Equation in Geometry
NO = NM + MO
4x – 4 = 2x + (3x – 9)
Substitution Property of
Equality
Segment Addition Post.
4x – 4 = 5x – 9 Simplify.
–4 = x – 9
5 = x
Addition Property of
Equality
Subtraction Property of
Equality

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Check It Out! Example 3
Write a justification for each step.
x = 11
Subst. Prop. of Equality8x° = (3x + 5)° + (6x – 16)°
8x = 9x – 11 Simplify.
–x = –11 Subtr. Prop. of Equality.
Mult. Prop. of Equality.
Add. Post.m ABC = m ABD + m DBC

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You learned in Chapter 1 that segments with
equal lengths are congruent and that angles with
equal measures are congruent. So the Reflexive,
Symmetric, and Transitive Properties of Equality
have corresponding properties of congruence.

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Numbers are equal (=) and figures are congruent
( ).
Remember!

29. Holt McDougal Geometry
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and Definitions
Identify the property that justifies each statement.
A. QRS QRS
B. m 1 = m 2 so m 2 = m 1
C. AB CD and CD EF, so AB EF.
D. 32° = 32°
Example 4: Identifying Property of Equality and
Congruence
Symm. Prop. of
=
Trans. Prop of
Reflex. Prop. of
=
Reflex. Prop. of
.

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Check It Out! Example 4
Identify the property that justifies each statement.
4a. DE = GH, so GH = DE.
4b. 94° = 94°
4c. 0 = a, and a = x. So 0 = x.
4d. A Y, so Y A
Sym. Prop. of =
Reflex. Prop. of =
Trans. Prop. of =
Sym. Prop. of

31. Holt McDougal Geometry
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and Definitions
Lesson Quiz: Part I
Solve each equation. Write a justification for each
step.
1.
z – 5 = –12 Mult. Prop. of =
z = –7 Add. Prop. of =
Given

32. Holt McDougal Geometry
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and Definitions
Lesson Quiz: Part II
Solve each equation. Write a justification for each
step.
2. 6r – 3 = –2(r + 1)
Given
6r – 3 = –2r – 2
8r – 3 = –2
Distrib. Prop.
Add. Prop. of =
6r – 3 = –2(r + 1)
8r = 1 Add. Prop. of =
Div. Prop. of =

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Lesson Quiz: Part III
Identify the property that justifies each
statement.
3. x = y and y = z, so x = z.
4. DEF DEF
5. AB CD, so CD AB.
Trans. Prop. of =
Reflex. Prop. of
Sym. Prop. of

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Lesson Quiz
1. For the conditional “If an angle is right, then
its measure is 90°,” write the converse and a
biconditional statement.
2. Determine if the biconditional “Two angles are
complementary if and only if they are both
acute” is true. If false, give a counterexample.
False; possible answer: 30° and 40°
Converse: If an measures 90°, then the is right.
Biconditional: An is right iff its measure is 90°.
3. Write the definition “An acute triangle is a
triangle with three acute angles” as a
biconditional.
A triangle is acute iff it has 3 acute s.