Undefined Terms in Geometry G8 Math

Undefined Terms

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​MATHEMATICAL SYSTEM

​JOANA MAY P. GUNO

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is a structure that consists of defined and undefined terms, axioms or postulates, and theorems. ​

There are four components of a mathematical system.

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Mathematical System

​Words that do not require formal definition.

In geometry, there are three undefined terms

Multiple Choice

How many points determine a line?

• 0

• 3

• 2

• 4

Multiple Choice

At least how many points determine a plane?

• 0

• 3

• 2

• 4

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes a plane?

• It is a specific location in space

• It is a set of points the extends infinitely in either direction

• It is part of a line with two endpoints

• It is a set of points that forms a flat surface and it extends infinitely in all direction

Multiple Choice

How many points determine a line?

• 0

• 3

• 2

• 4

Multiple Choice

What property of equality states that any number is equal to itself?

• Distributive

• Symmetric

• Reflexive

• Transitive

Multiple Choice

What component of a mathematical system consists of a point, a line, and a plane?

• defined terms

• theorems

• postulates

• undefined terms

Multiple Choice

Which system or structure consists of both defined and undefined terms, axioms or postulates, and theorems?

• mathematical system

• scientific system

• organized system

• systematical system

Multiple Choice

At least how many points determine a plane?

• 0

• 3

• 2

• 4