2.3 Reasoning in Algebra
2.3 Reasoning in Algebra
Write a two-column proof. Use the Segment Addition Postulate to prove that x = 3.
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Write a two-column proof. Use the Angle Addition Postulate to prove that x = 9.
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Write a two-column proof. Use the Segment Addition Postulate to prove that x = 8.
Write a two-column proof. Use the Angle Addition Postulate to prove that x = 11.
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Write a two-column proof. Use the Angle Addition Postulate to prove that x = 12.
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Use inductive reasoning to find a pattern for each sequence. Use deductive reasoning to find the
next two terms.
12) 1, 3, 7, 13, 21, ... 13) 1, 2, 6, 24, 120, ...
Consider the conditional statement: If two lines lie in the same plane, then they are coplanar.
14) Write the inverse of the conditional statement.
19) What is the measure of an angle with a 20) The sum of the measures of the
supplement that is four times its complement and the supplement of an
complement? angle is 114. What is the measure of the
angle?