Geometry SOL Review Logic Activity

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For the contrapositive we _________ the hypothesis and conclusion

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switch and negate

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What is the inverse of the statement: "If a polygon is a quadrilateral, then it is a trapezoid."?

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If the polygon is not a quadrilateral, then it is not a trapezoid.

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For the inverse we _________ the hypothesis and conclusion

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negate

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What can be concluded from the statements: "If Tom goes fishing then he brings a pole." and "If Tom brings his pole then he catches a fish."?

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If Tom goes fishing then he catches a fish.

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What is the contrapositive of the statement: "If a polygon is a quadrilateral, then it is a trapezoid."?

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If a polygon is not a trapezoid, then it is not a quadrilateral.

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Definition of a conditional statement

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A statement in the form "If P, then Q" where P is the hypothesis and Q is the conclusion.

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Definition of the contrapositive

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The contrapositive of a statement "If P, then Q" is "If not Q, then not P."

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Definition of the inverse

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The inverse of a statement "If P, then Q" is "If not P, then not Q."

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What is a biconditional statement?

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A statement that combines a conditional and its converse, written as "P if and only if Q."

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Example of a conditional statement

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If it rains, then the ground is wet.