UNIT 2: Reasoning and Proofs

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What is a midpoint?

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A midpoint is a point that divides a segment into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What is the converse of a conditional statement?

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The converse of a conditional statement 'If P, then Q' is 'If Q, then P'.

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What are skew lines?

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Skew lines are lines that do not intersect and are not parallel.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What does it mean for two lines to be perpendicular?

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Two lines are perpendicular if they intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a conjecture in mathematics?

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A conjecture is an educated guess or hypothesis based on observations.

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What is the Law of Detachment?

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The Law of Detachment states that if a conditional statement is true and its hypothesis is true, then the conclusion is also true.

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What is the Law of Syllogism?

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The Law of Syllogism states that if 'If P, then Q' and 'If Q, then R' are true, then 'If P, then R' is also true.

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What is a conditional statement?

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A conditional statement is an if-then statement that expresses a relationship between two propositions.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What does it mean for two lines to be parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they are in the same plane and do not intersect.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a proof in mathematics?

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A proof is a logical argument that demonstrates the truth of a statement or theorem.