Geometry Logic Review

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What is a counterexample?

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A counterexample is an example that disproves a conjecture.

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True or False: A counterexample proves a conjecture to be true.

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False

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True or False: To fully disprove a conjecture, one needs to find only ONE counterexample.

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True

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What is an appropriate counterexample for the statement: 'If it is a number, then it is either positive or negative'?

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0

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What are the next two numbers in this pattern: 12, 17, 22, 27, ___, ___?

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32, 37

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CCSS.2.NBT.A.2

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What is used to prove that a conjecture is false?

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Counterexample

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Define conjecture in geometry.

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A conjecture is a statement that is believed to be true based on observations but has not yet been proven.

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What is inductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning is a method of reasoning in which a general rule or conclusion is inferred from specific cases.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is deductive reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented.

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What is the difference between a theorem and a conjecture?

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A theorem is a statement that has been proven to be true, while a conjecture is a statement that is believed to be true but not yet proven.