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What does the Law of Detachment state?
What does the Law of Detachment state?
What does the Law of Syllogism assert?
What does the Law of Syllogism assert?
What is an example of the Law of Detachment?
What is an example of the Law of Detachment?
If a car is a corvette, then it is a Chevrolet. Suzie's car is a Corvette. Conclusion: Suzie's car is a Chevrolet.
What is deductive reasoning?
What is deductive reasoning?
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Provide an example of the Law of Syllogism.
Provide an example of the Law of Syllogism.
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How do you use the Law of Syllogism and Law of Detachment together?
How do you use the Law of Syllogism and Law of Detachment together?
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Study Notes
Geometry Laws Overview
- Law of Detachment: If a true conditional statement's hypothesis is true, the conclusion also holds true.
- Law of Syllogism: If two true conditional statements (p→q and q→r) exist, then a new true statement (p→r) can be derived.
Examples
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Law of Detachment Example:
- Given: "If a car is a corvette, then it is a Chevrolet."
- Fact: "Suzie's car is a Corvette."
- Conclusion: "Suzie's car is a Chevrolet."
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Law of Syllogism Example:
- Given: "If a figure is a kite, then it is a quadrilateral."
- Given: "If a figure is a quadrilateral, then it is a polygon."
- Conclusion: "If a figure is a kite, then it is a polygon."
Deductive Reasoning
- Deductive reasoning involves using logic to derive conclusions from established facts, definitions, and properties.
Combined Use of Laws
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Combined Application:
- Given: "If you live in Fairbanks, then you live in Alaska."
- Given: "If you live in Alaska, then you live in the largest state in the U.S."
- Law of Syllogism Conclusion: "If you live in Fairbanks, then you live in the largest state in the U.S."
- Law of Detachment Conclusion: "Alan lives in the largest state in the U.S." (from the previous conclusion).
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Explore the fundamental laws of logic in geometry with this flashcard quiz. Dive into the Law of Detachment and the Law of Syllogism to understand how logical conclusions are derived from true statements. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of these crucial concepts in geometry.