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What is a conjecture?
What is inductive reasoning?
A process that includes looking for patterns and making conjectures.
What is a counterexample?
A specific case that shows a conjecture is false.
What is a conditional statement?
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The symbol for negation is _____.
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What is if-then form?
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What is the hypothesis in a conditional statement?
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What is the conclusion in a conditional statement?
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What is the converse of a conditional statement?
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What is the inverse of a conditional statement?
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What is the contrapositive of a conditional statement?
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What are equivalent statements?
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What are perpendicular lines?
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What is a biconditional statement?
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Study Notes
Geometry Inductive Reasoning Concepts
- Conjecture: An unproven assertion drawn from observations, requiring further verification.
- Inductive Reasoning: Involves observing patterns to derive conjectures, a logical method in problem-solving.
Counterexamples and Statements
- Counterexample: A specific instance that disproves a conjecture, demonstrating its inaccuracy effectively.
- Conditional Statement: Composed of two segments: a hypothesis (the "if" part) and a conclusion (the "then" part) that outlines a logical relationship.
Logical Operations
- Negation: Represents the inverse of a statement, denoted by the symbol ~, which negates the statement's truth.
- If-Then Form: Specifically describes conditional statements with the structure: "if" (hypothesis) followed by "then" (conclusion).
Components of Conditional Statements
- Hypothesis: The initial condition in a conditional statement, introduced by the word "if."
- Conclusion: The outcome or assertion stated after "then" in a conditional statement.
Variations of Conditional Statements
- Converse: Formed by reversing the hypothesis and conclusion from a conditional statement.
- Inverse: Created by negating both the hypothesis and conclusion of the original conditional statement.
- Contrapositive: A logical equivalent formed by negating and reversing both the hypothesis and conclusion of the converse.
Relationship Between Statements
- Equivalent Statements: Two statements that consistently hold the same truth value, whether true or false.
- Perpendicular Lines: Defined as two lines that intersect at a 90-degree angle, forming right angles.
- Biconditional Statement: A logical construct that combines two conditions using "if and only if," signifying a strong connection between them.
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