2.1 Practice- Inverse, Converse, Contrapositive

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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, where the first proposition (hypothesis) implies the second (conclusion).

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Identify the hypothesis in the statement: 'If it is raining, then the ground is wet.'

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The hypothesis is 'It is raining.'

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Identify the conclusion in the statement: 'If it is raining, then the ground is wet.'

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The conclusion is 'The ground is wet.'

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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 is the contrapositive of a conditional statement?

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The contrapositive of a conditional statement 'If p, then q' is 'If not q, then not p.'

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What is the inverse of a conditional statement?

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The inverse of a conditional statement 'If p, then q' is 'If not p, then not q.'

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Given the statement: 'If it is a dog, then it is an animal.' What is the contrapositive?

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If it is not an animal, then it is not a dog.

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Given the statement: 'If it is a dog, then it is an animal.' What is the converse?

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If it is an animal, then it is a dog.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Given the statement: 'If it is a dog, then it is an animal.' What is the inverse?

Back

If it is not a dog, then it is not an animal.

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What is the relationship between a statement and its contrapositive?

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A statement and its contrapositive are logically equivalent; if one is true, the other is also true.