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Questions and Answers
Which statement is the contrapositive of the conditional statement: 'If a polygon is a square, then it is a rectangle'?
Which statement is the contrapositive of the conditional statement: 'If a polygon is a square, then it is a rectangle'?
- If a polygon is not a square, then it is not a rectangle.
- If a polygon is not a rectangle, then it is not a square. (correct)
- If a polygon is a rectangle, then it is a square.
- If a polygon is not a square, then it is a rectangle.
Given the statements:
- If it is raining, then the ground is wet.
- The ground is wet.
Using deductive reasoning, what conclusion can be validly drawn?
Given the statements:
- If it is raining, then the ground is wet.
- The ground is wet. Using deductive reasoning, what conclusion can be validly drawn?
- It is not raining.
- The ground is wet because it is raining.
- It is raining.
- No valid conclusion can be drawn. (correct)
In a mathematical system, which element is best described as an accepted statement used as a starting point for proving other statements?
In a mathematical system, which element is best described as an accepted statement used as a starting point for proving other statements?
- Postulate (correct)
- Lemma
- Theorem
- Corollary
What additional information is needed to prove that $\triangle ABC \cong \triangle ADC$ by SAS (Side-Angle-Side) if we know that $\overline{AB} \cong \overline{AD}$ and $\angle BAC \cong \angle DAC$?
What additional information is needed to prove that $\triangle ABC \cong \triangle ADC$ by SAS (Side-Angle-Side) if we know that $\overline{AB} \cong \overline{AD}$ and $\angle BAC \cong \angle DAC$?
Given that $\triangle PQR \cong \triangle XYZ$ and $\angle P = 50^\circ$ and $\angle Q = 60^\circ$, what is the measure of $\angle Z$?
Given that $\triangle PQR \cong \triangle XYZ$ and $\angle P = 50^\circ$ and $\angle Q = 60^\circ$, what is the measure of $\angle Z$?
Flashcards
Conditional Statement
Conditional Statement
A statement that can be written in the form 'If p, then q.'
Deductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Reasoning from general principles to specific instances.
Indirect Proof
Indirect Proof
A method that starts by assuming the conclusion is false and showing it leads to a contradiction.
Mathematical System
Mathematical System
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CPCTC
CPCTC
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Study Notes
- Conditional statements, converses, inverses, and contrapositives are covered.
- Deductive and inductive reasoning methods are reviewed.
- Direct and indirect proof techniques are examined.
- Introduces the concept of a mathematical system and its components.
- Focuses on writing mathematical proofs, a fundamental skill in geometry.
- Triangle congruence postulates and theorems are explored, essential for proving triangles are congruent.
- Solving problems using corresponding parts of congruent triangles is explained.
- Proving triangle congruence through various methods is emphasized.
- CPCTC (Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent) is a key concept.
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