2.4: Reasoning in Algebra

Question 1

Symmetric Property

Answer 1

If a=b, then b=a. Property of Equality. If a is congruent to b, then b is congruent to a. Property of Congruence.

Question 2

Reflexive Property

Answer 2

a=a. Property of Equality. a is congruent to a. Property of Congruence.

Question 3

Transitive Property

Answer 3

If a=b and b=c, then a=c. Property of Equality. If a is congruent to b and b is congruent to c, then a is congruent to c. Property of Congruence.