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Proof Writing Quick Reference Sheet: Properties of Algebra Properties of Equality and Congruence

This quick reference sheet provides commonly used items for proof writing including properties of algebra and equality/congruence, definitions, and postulates and theorems. It includes properties like the addition, subtraction, and multiplication properties as well as definitions like midpoint, segment bisector, and angle bisector. The sheet also lists postulates such as the vertical angle theorem and triangle congruence theorems like SAS, ASA, and SSS to use on quizzes and tests.

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Proof Writing Quick Reference Sheet: Properties of Algebra Properties of Equality and Congruence

This quick reference sheet provides commonly used items for proof writing including properties of algebra and equality/congruence, definitions, and postulates and theorems. It includes properties like the addition, subtraction, and multiplication properties as well as definitions like midpoint, segment bisector, and angle bisector. The sheet also lists postulates such as the vertical angle theorem and triangle congruence theorems like SAS, ASA, and SSS to use on quizzes and tests.

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PROOF WRITING QUICK REFERENCE SHEET

This IS NOT an exhaustive list of the postulates, properties, definitions, and theorems you will need for proof writing. These are just
commonly used items as we get started. See “POSTULATES & THEOREMS BI” for a full list of postulates and theorems. See vocabulary flip
cards for each chapter for a full list of vocabulary. Keep a copy of this in your notebook as you may be allowed to use it on SOME of your
quizzes and tests!

Properties of Algebra Properties of Equality and Congruence


Addition Property Substitution Property Reflexive Property
Subtraction Property Distributive Property Symmetric Property
Multiplication Property Combine Like Transitive Property
Terms/Simplify
Division Property

Definitions(write “definition of ______” )


Midpoint Supplementary Angles Right Angle
Segment Bisector Complementary Angles Straight Angle
Angle Bisector Congruence Perpendicular Lines
Perpendicular Bisector Linear Pair Between
Perpendicular Parallel lines Parallelogram

Postulates and Theorems


Vertical Angle Theorem(VAT) Congruent Complements Theorem
Segment Addition Postulate Congruent Supplements Theorem
Angle Addition Postulate All right angles are congruent.
Linear Pair Postulate Pythagorean Theorem
If ││, then Corresponding ∠s ≅ TRIANGLE CONGRUENCE THEOREMS
(Corresponding Angles Postulate “CAP”) SAS, ASA, AAS, SSS, HL
If Corresponding ∠s ≅, then ││ TRIANGLE SIMILARITY THEOREMS
(Converse of CAP) SAS, SSS,AA
If ││, then Alternate Exterior ∠s ≅ BASE ANGLES THEOREM (A.K.A. ISOSCELES
TRIANGLE THEOREM)
If Alternate Exterior ∠s ≅, then ││ CONVERSE OF BASE ANGLES THEOREM
(A.K.A. CONVERSE OF ISOSCELES
TRIANGLE THEOREM)
If ││, then Consecutive Interior ∠s are
Supplementary
If Consecutive Interior ∠s are
Supplementary, then ││

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