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Introduction To Geometry Proofs Notes

This document provides an introduction to geometry proofs. It discusses different types of proofs, including paragraph proofs, flow chart proofs, and two-column proofs. Examples of each type of proof are presented. The document also gives examples of completing two-column proofs by filling in statements and reasons. It explains that the statements should provide logical steps to prove the statement, while reasons must cite a geometry postulate or theorem to support each statement.

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Introduction To Geometry Proofs Notes

This document provides an introduction to geometry proofs. It discusses different types of proofs, including paragraph proofs, flow chart proofs, and two-column proofs. Examples of each type of proof are presented. The document also gives examples of completing two-column proofs by filling in statements and reasons. It explains that the statements should provide logical steps to prove the statement, while reasons must cite a geometry postulate or theorem to support each statement.

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Introduction to

Geometry Proofs

Proof Vocabulary
Axiom
Postulate
Theorem

Click here to look up these words on Merriam


Websters website. Write them in your Geometry
notebook in your own words.
Look in the appendices in your textbook and find an
example of each.

Logical Argument in Algebra


Click here to watch an example.
Given x + y = 60
Given x = 5
Prove y = 55

Use your algebra knowledge to


write a proof. Justify each step you
write.

Algebra Proof Solution

Follow the steps.

Justify the steps.

x + y = 60
x=5
5 + y = 60

y = 55

Given
Given
Substitution
Property of Equality
Subtraction
Property of Equality

Types of Geometry Proof


Vocabulary cards are at
Classzone.com

Paragraph Proofs

Flow Chart Proofs

Find an example in your textbook and read it to


your table partner.
Find an example in your textbook and copy the
steps into your Geometry notebook.

Two Column Proofs

This third example is the most commonly used type


of proof. We will focus on this type of proof in class.

Paragraph Proof

Fill in the blanks in the following paragraph proof


(p.139, #17). Check your answers at hotmath.com.
(password is CA31682AC)

Given BA BC
Prove angle 3 and 4 are complementary

D
3
4
B

Because BA BC, angle ABC is a ________ and the measure = _______.


According to the ________ Postulate, the measure of angle 3 + the
measure of angle 4 = the measure of angle ABC. So, by the substitution
property of equality, ________ + ________ = ________. By definition,
angle 3 and angle 4 are complementary.

Flow Chart Proofs


j
5 6
k
Given: angle 5 is congruent to angle 6, angle 5 and 6 are a linear pair.
Prove: j is perpendicular to k.
Put the following statements in the proper order to complete the proof.
When you have finished, compare your solution to your partners.
j is perpendicular to k

2(measure of 5) = 180

angle 5 is congruent to angle


6
measure of 5 + measure of 5 = 180

measure of 5 = 90

measure of 5 + measure of 6 = 180


angle 5 and angle 6 are supplementary

measure of 5 = measure of 6
angles 5 and 6 are a linear pair.
angle 5 is a right angle

Flow Chart Proofs


j
5 6
k
Given: angle 5 is congruent to angle 6, angle 5 and 6 are a linear
pair.
Prove: j is perpendicular to k.

Now that you have the statements in a logical order, add a


reason to each statement. Reasons are based on properties,
postulates and theorems.
When you have finished, bring your paper to the teacher. You
will be asked to explain your reasoning.

Two Column Proofs

Ask Dr. Math is a great place to start.

Statements
In this column we write
the logical steps that
lead us to the end result.

Reasons
For each statement, we
must use a postulate or
theorem that supports
the statement.

Two Column Proof

Fill in the blanks to complete the proof of the


Reflexive Property of the Congruence of Angles.

Statements
A is an angle.
Measure of A = Measure of A
Angle A is congruent to
Angle A

Reasons
______________________
______________________
______________________

Two Column Proof

Check your solution for the proof of the


Reflexive Property of the Congruence of Angles.

Statements
A is an angle.
Measure of A = Measure of A
Angle A is congruent to
Angle A

Reasons
Given
Reflexive Property of Equality
Definition of Congruent Angles

One last 2 Column Proof


n
2

m
3 1

Complete the following proof by filling in the blanks.


Given: Angle 1 and Angle 2 are supplementary
Prove: n is parallel to m

Statements
1) Angle 1 and Angle 2 are supplementary.
2) Angle 1 and Angle 3 are a linear pair.
3)_____________________________
4)_____________________________
5) n is parallel to m.

Reasons
1)______________________
2)______________________
3) Linear Pair Postulate
4) Congruent Supplements Theorem
5) ______________________

One last 2 Column Proof


n
2

m
3 1

Check your work to see how well you are doing.


Given: Angle 1 and Angle 2 are supplementary
Prove: n is parallel to m

Statements
1) Angle 1 and Angle 2 are supplementary.
2) Angle 1 and Angle 3 are a linear pair.
3) Angle 1 and Angle 3 are supplementary.
4) Angle 2 is congruent to Angle 3
5) n is parallel to m.

Reasons
1) Given
2) Definition of Linear Pair
3) Linear Pair Postulate
4) Congruent Supplements Theorem
5) Corresponding Angles Converse

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