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Two Column Proof

Memorizing key definitions, postulates, and theorems makes two-column proofs easier. You can derive each new statement and reason from previous ones given, using clues. Looking closely at the given figure also provides ideas, such as using the Right Angle Theorem and SAS Congruence Postulate to prove two triangles congruent. Understanding how to set up and connect statements in a two-column format is important for multi-step geometric proofs.

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Two Column Proof

Memorizing key definitions, postulates, and theorems makes two-column proofs easier. You can derive each new statement and reason from previous ones given, using clues. Looking closely at the given figure also provides ideas, such as using the Right Angle Theorem and SAS Congruence Postulate to prove two triangles congruent. Understanding how to set up and connect statements in a two-column format is important for multi-step geometric proofs.

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Tips on Proving Two-Column Proofs Easier

1. Memorizing and Understanding Important Definitions, Postulates and Theorems

Chances are, if you know and understand most, if not all definitions, postulates and
theorems in geometry, giving a reason to particular statement will be easier.

Ex: Given: BD bisects AC. B

BD ⊥ AC

A C
D
Prove: ΔADB ≅ ΔCDB

Statement Reason
1. BD bisects AC; BD ⊥ AC Given
2. AD ≅ CD Definition of a segment bisector
A bisector divides a line, arc, etc. into two equal parts. Knowing this, the two parts must
be congruent.

2. Deriving the Next Statement and/or Reason from the Previous Statements and
Reasons

Another way is that you derive the next statement and reason from the previous
statements and reasons. This is because the previous statements and reasons may give
clues about the next. This applies when proving congruence or similarity between two
polygons because looking back, you will know the next steps needed.

Statement Reason
1. BD bisects AC; BD ⊥ AC Given
2. AD ≅ CD Definition of a segment bisector
3. ∠BDA and ∠BDC are right angles. Definition of Perpendicular lines
Looking at Statement 1, which is the given, you know that there is a perpendicular line
mentioned. Since you know that perpendicular lines form right angles, you may use its
definition to reason out Statement 3.

3. Looking at the given figure

One way to make proving easier is by looking at the given figure if there is any. Just by
looking the symbols like markings give you ideas on writing down proofs.

Statement Reason
1. BD bisects AC; BD ⊥ AC Given
2. AD ≅ CD Definition of a segment bisector
3. ∠BDA and ∠BDC are right angles. Definition of Perpendicular lines
4. ∠BDA ≅ ∠BDC Right Angle Theorem
5. BD ≅ BD Reflexive Property
6. ΔADB ≅ ΔCDB SAS Congruence Postulate ∎
Sometimes, QED or ∎ is added to end a proof. Congratulations! You have learned how
to prove using two-column proofs.

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