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According to the given information, which of the following is a mathematical statement?
According to the given information, which of the following is a mathematical statement?
- The first prime minister of India was a woman.
- Blue Whale is the largest animal on Earth. (correct)
- Girls are intelligent than boys.
- All of the above
Which of the following best describes a mathematical statement?
Which of the following best describes a mathematical statement?
- A statement that is either true or false (correct)
- A statement that can be both true and false
- A statement that is always false
- A statement that is always true
Which statement from the given examples is not a mathematical statement?
Which statement from the given examples is not a mathematical statement?
- The first prime minister of India was a woman.
- Blue Whale is the largest animal on Earth.
- Girls are intelligent than boys. (correct)
- None of the above
Which type of value for 'a' and 'b' would make the statement 'The sum of a and b is greater than 0' true?
Which type of value for 'a' and 'b' would make the statement 'The sum of a and b is greater than 0' true?
What can be said about the statement 'The sum of a and b is greater than 0'?
What can be said about the statement 'The sum of a and b is greater than 0'?
What defines a mathematical statement?
What defines a mathematical statement?
Which of the following words is used to indicate a logical conclusion in mathematics?
Which of the following words is used to indicate a logical conclusion in mathematics?
What is the term used to denote a significant result or proposition within a particular branch of mathematics?
What is the term used to denote a significant result or proposition within a particular branch of mathematics?
What is the denotation for the negation of a statement 'p'?
What is the denotation for the negation of a statement 'p'?
Which of the following words is often used interchangeably with 'therefore' to indicate a logical conclusion?
Which of the following words is often used interchangeably with 'therefore' to indicate a logical conclusion?
What term is used for a statement that one believes to be true but has not been proved yet?
What term is used for a statement that one believes to be true but has not been proved yet?
In mathematics, what do the words 'thus,' 'therefore,' and 'hence' aim to make more clear and coherent?
In mathematics, what do the words 'thus,' 'therefore,' and 'hence' aim to make more clear and coherent?
What do we call a statement that is usually proved as a partial result needed for another proof in mathematics?
What do we call a statement that is usually proved as a partial result needed for another proof in mathematics?
What do we call the statement of some fact in mathematics for which a proof exists?
What do we call the statement of some fact in mathematics for which a proof exists?
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Mathematical Statements
- A mathematical statement is a declarative sentence that is either true or false, but not both.
- Examples of mathematical statements include equations, inequalities, and propositions.
Characteristics of Mathematical Statements
- Mathematical statements must have clear and defined meanings.
- They often use specific terminology to avoid ambiguity.
Identifying Non-Mathematical Statements
- Non-mathematical statements typically express opinions, questions, or commands, lacking the truth value of mathematical statements.
Values for 'a' and 'b'
- The statement "The sum of a and b is greater than 0" is true when at least one of 'a' or 'b' is positive, or both are positive.
Nature of the Statement on 'a' and 'b'
- The statement conveys a condition and requires evaluation of numerical values to determine its truth or falsity.
Definitions Related to Mathematical Statements
- A proposition denotes a significant result or claim within a specific branch of mathematics.
- The negation of a statement 'p' is typically denoted as 'not p' or ¬p.
Indicating Logical Conclusions
- Words such as "therefore," "thus," and "hence" are used to indicate logical conclusions in mathematics.
- The term "therefore" is often interchangeable with "thus" to signal a logical progression.
Undemonstrated Beliefs in Mathematics
- A conjecture is a proposition believed to be true but has not yet been formally proven.
Clarity and Coherence in Mathematical Reasoning
- The terms "thus," "therefore," and "hence" aim to clarify the arguments or conclusions in mathematical reasoning.
Auxiliary Statements in Proofs
- Lemmas are statements that serve as intermediate results in the proof of a larger theorem.
Proven Facts in Mathematics
- Theorems are statements that have been proven based on previously established statements and mathematical principles.
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