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geometry
morphew chapter 5
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Mathematics
10th Grade
12/01/2008

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altitude of a triangle
Definition
A segment from a vertex of a triangle perpendicular to the line containing the opposite side
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Angle bisector of a triangle
Definition
A segment that cuts an angle of a triangle into two congruent parts
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Indirect reasoning
Definition
When you assume the conclusion is false and then show that the assumption leads to contradictions
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Median of a triangle
Definition
A segment that joins a vertex of a triangle and the midpoint of the opposite side
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Perpendicular bisector of a triangle
Definition
A line that passes through the midpoint of a side of a triangle and is perpendicular to that side
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Addition and subtraction properties of inequalities.
Definition
If a > b, then a + c > b + c or a - c> b - c.
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comparison property of inequality
Definition
a > b, a = b, or a < b
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Multiplication and division property of inequality
Definition
If a > 0 and a < b, then ac < bc and a/c < b/c
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Transitive property of inequality
Definition
If a < b and b < c, the a < c
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