Example: One-Step Reasoning

Use the given definition or property to draw a conclusion.Given: is the midpoint of Use the definition of a midpoint to draw a conclusion.

Example: One-Step Reasoning

Use the given definition or property to draw a conclusion.Given: is the midpoint of Use the definition of a midpoint to draw a conclusion.Recall the definition of a midpoint:

A midpoint breaks a line segment into two congruent segments.

Example: One-Step Reasoning

Use the given definition or property to draw a conclusion.Given: is the midpoint of Use the definition of a midpoint to draw a conclusion.Recall the definition of a midpoint:

A midpoint breaks a line segment into two congruent segments.Therefore,

Example: One-Step Reasoning

Use the given definition or property to draw a conclusion.Given: Use the multiplication property of equality to draw a conclusion.

Example: One-Step Reasoning

Use the given definition or property to draw a conclusion.Given: Use the multiplication property of equality to draw a conclusion.Recall the multiplication property of equality:

You can multiply both sides of an equation by any constant.

Example: One-Step Reasoning

Use the given definition or property to draw a conclusion.Given: Use the multiplication property of equality to draw a conclusion.Recall the multiplication property of equality:

You can multiply both sides of an equation by any constant.Therefore,

Example: One-Step Reasoning

Use the given definition or property to draw a conclusion.Given: Use the multiplication property of equality to draw a conclusion.Recall the multiplication property of equality:

You can multiply both sides of an equation by any constant.Therefore,