Deductive Reasoning

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What is Deductive Reasoning?

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A logical process where a conclusion is reached based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

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What is the Law of Detachment?

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If a conditional statement is true and its hypothesis is true, then the conclusion is also true.

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What is a valid conclusion?

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A conclusion that logically follows from the premises provided.

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What is a regular pentagon?

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A polygon with five equal sides and five equal angles.

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What does it mean for angles to be congruent?

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Angles that have the same measure.

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What is the converse of a conditional statement?

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The statement formed by reversing the hypothesis and conclusion of the original statement.

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What is an acute angle?

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An angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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What is a polygon?

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A closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments.

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What is a rectangle?

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A quadrilateral with four right angles.

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A polygon with four sides.