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Day 8 Notes-Proofs Using Segment & Addition Postulate

The document outlines a series of geometric proofs using segment and angle addition postulates. Each proof includes given information, statements, and reasons to demonstrate the relationships and calculations leading to the final conclusions. The objective is to prove specific values for variables based on the relationships between segments and angles.

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Day 8 Notes-Proofs Using Segment & Addition Postulate

The document outlines a series of geometric proofs using segment and angle addition postulates. Each proof includes given information, statements, and reasons to demonstrate the relationships and calculations leading to the final conclusions. The objective is to prove specific values for variables based on the relationships between segments and angles.

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Name: _________________________ Period: __________ Date: _________

Proofs Using Segment & Angle Addition Postulates


Objective:

1. Given: KL = 3(PM) STATEMENTS REASONS


Prove: x = 12 KL = 3(PM) Given

5x = 3(2x-4) a.

5x = 6x - 12 b.

-x = -12 c.

x = 12 d.

2. Given: AB = 50 Prove x = 8

STATEMENTS REASONS

AB=50 a.

AC + CB = AB b.

2x – 2 + 4(x + 1) = 50 c.

2x – 2 + 4x + 4 = 50 d.

6x +2 = 50 e.

6x = 48 f.

x=8 g

3. Given:
mABC = 80
STATEMENTS REASONS

mABC = 80 a.
Prove: x = 8
mABD + mDBC= b.
mABC

(3x + 3) + (6x + 5) = 80 c.

9x + 8 = 80 d.

9x = 72 e.

x=8 f.
4. Given: QWT and
TWX
STATEMENTS REASONS
QWT and TWX are a.
are complementary. complementary
Prove: x = 28
_________ + _______ = b.
90°

2x + x + 6 = 90 c.

3x + 6 = 90 d.

3x = 84 e.

x = 28 f.

5 . Given: E is the STATEMENTS REASONS


midpoint of . E is the midpoint of a.

.
Prove: DE = 23
b. Definition of midpoint

6x + 5 = 8x – 1 c.

5 = 2x – 1 d.

e. Addition Property of Equality

f. Division Property of Equality

DE = 6x + 5 Given

DE = 6(3) + 5 h.

DE = 23 I.

6. Given: is the
bisector of CAD.
Prove: x = 9
STATEMENTS REASONS
a.
is the bisector of
CAD.

CAB BAD b.

mCAB = mBAD angles have equal measures.

7x + 2 = 5(x + 4) c.

7x + 2 = 5x + 20 d.

e. f.

g. h.

x=9 i.

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