Aim: how do we prove line segments are congruent? Do Now: a) solve 3x + 5 + 2x + 4 = 36 b) Which three cities appear to be collinear?

In math, a rule that is accepted without proof is called a postulate or an axiom A rule that can be proved is called a theorem A conjecture is an educated guess about something if proven right becomes a theorem
A B C

Segment Addition Postulate says if B is between A and C, then AB + BC = AC

Note: for B to be between A and C, it must be collinear to A and C

A B C

B is not between A and C

A EX: 12

B 20

What is AC?

A EX: 8

If AC = 16, W hat is BC?

If the lengths of two line segments are the same, we say they are congruent Equal AB = AC Congruent
AB AC

Emphasize that if the lengths of line segments are known, we may use =. But if we only know they are the same (not knowing their specific length. EX: AC = 4), we can only use the congruence symbol EX3: Plot J(-3, 4), K(2, 4), L(1, 3) and M(1, -2) in a coordinate plane. Then determine whether JK and LM are congruent. Since it is asking for congruence, we can only mention the segments have the same length, not JK = 5 and LM = 5. EX4: Plot the points A(-2, 4), B(3, 4), C(0, 2) and D(0, -2). Determine whether AB and CD are congruent. EX5: RS = 2x 8, ST = 3x 10, and RT = 17. a) find the value of x b) find RS and ST EX6: If AB BC , AC CD, AD = 12
A B C D

Find the length of AB and CD

HW: P12 14: 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 14, 21 26, 28, 29, 36

Aim: how do we prove line segments are congruent? Do Now: a) solve 3x + 5 + 2x + 4 = 36

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c) Which three cities appear to be collinear?

c) A bag contains 3 red pens and 4 black pens. A pen is randomly drawn from the bag. What is the probability that you will pick a red pen on your first draw?

In math, a rule that is accepted without proof is called ________________ or _______________ A rule that can be proved is called __________________ _________________ is an educated guess about something if proven right becomes a theorem
A B C

Segment Addition Postulate says if B is between A and C, then AB + BC = AC

Note: for B to be between A and C, it must be collinear to A and C

A B C

B is not between A and C

If the lengths of two line segments are the same, we say they are congruent Equal Congruent EX: AB = AC EX: AB AC If the lengths of line segments are known, we use =. But if we only know they are the same (not knowing their specific length), we use the congruence symbol

EX1: If AB BC , AC CD, AD = 12
A B C D

Find the length of AB and CD EX3: a) Find the value of x. b) Find AC

EX2: Is AB CD ?

EX3: a) Find x.

b) Find NP