Geometry - Unit 1 Test Review

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What is deductive reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion is drawn from a set of premises or statements that are assumed to be true.

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What is the Law of Syllogism?

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The Law of Syllogism states that if 'If A, then B' and 'If B, then C' are true statements, then 'If A, then C' is also true.

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Define the converse of a statement.

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

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What is the inverse of a statement?

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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 counterexample?

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A counterexample is an example that disproves a statement or proposition.

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What does it mean for two angles to be congruent?

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Two angles are congruent if they have the same measure.

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What is an isosceles triangle?

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An isosceles triangle is a triangle that has at least two sides of equal length.

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What is a valid conclusion from the statements: 'If a triangle is isosceles, then it has two congruent sides' and 'If a triangle has two congruent sides, then it has two congruent angles'?

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If a triangle is isosceles, then it has two congruent angles.

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What is the definition of a triangle?

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A triangle is a polygon with three edges and three vertices.