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AMSCO'S Geometry. New York - Rye High School

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122 Proving Statements in <strong>Geometry</strong>EXAMPLE 4Given: DEF, E is between D and FProve: DE > DF 2 EFD E FProof Statements Reasons1. E is between D and F. 1. Given.2. DE 1 EF > DF2. Partition postulate.3. EF > EF3. Reflexive property.4. DE > DF 2 EF4. Subtraction postulate.ExercisesWriting About Mathematics1. Cassie said that we do not need the subtraction postulate because subtraction can beexpressed in terms of addition. Do you agree with Cassie? Explain why or why not.2. In the diagram, mABC 30, mCBD 45, andmDBE 15.E Da. Does mCBD mABC mDBE? Justify youranswer.Cb. Is /CBD > /ABC 1 /DBE? Justify your answer.Developing SkillsBAIn 3 and 4, in each case fill in the missing statement or reason in the proof to show that the conclusionis valid.3. Given: AED and BFC, AE BF, and ED FCProve: AD BCDCStatements1. AED and BFC1. Given.2. AE ED AD 2.BF FC BC3. AE BF and ED FC 3. Given.Reasons4. 4. Substitution postulate.5. AD BC 5. Transitive property (steps 2, 4).EAFB

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