Question 196340: Is there more than one correct solution when writing geometric proofs, i.e., perhaps a longer proof than the one provided or one where the order of steps might differ?
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Faith Thompson
Answer by RAY100(1637)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! absolutely,, most of the time mathematicians are so happy to get any proof, they stop at one.
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However, not only can they be longer, more steps, or in a different order, we even can use different theories.
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For example, when using parallel lines, we have vertical angles, corresponding angles,
alternate interior angles, to use in different paths to a proof
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Just remember the basics, justification must be a postulate or a theorem previously proven.
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