Geometric Proofs: Is the Point Obvious?

[Stratosphere]

Is there a point to geometric proofs? The ones that I have encountered are so obvious that it almost seems useless to have to use them for anything.

 

[qntty]

I always hated the ones that we had to do in high school geometry class. They destroy everything enjoyable about solving a geometric problem by reducing it to a systematic process. If you don't like them don't let it turn you off from geometry or proofs in general.

 

[symbolipoint]

Is there a point to geometric proofs? The ones that I have encountered are so obvious that it almost seems useless to have to use them for anything.

The purpose of Geometric proofs is to understand the truth or falsity of a Geometric relationship or Geometric statement. Performing easy proofs develops your ability to do proofs which enables you enough intellectual conditioning and content knowledge to perform more difficult proofs.