Geometry Logic Review

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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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If it is an angle, then it is acute. What is a counterexample?

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120⁰ is a counterexample because it is an angle but not acute.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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Which number is a counterexample to the statement: All numbers that are divisible by 2 are divisible by 4?

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42 is a counterexample because it is divisible by 2 but not by 4.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is the purpose of a counterexample in logic?

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To prove that a conjecture or statement is false.

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What does the symbol ∨ mean in logic?

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The symbol ∨ means 'or'.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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What does the logical statement 'Not A or B' imply if A is true?

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If A is true, then 'Not A' is false, making the entire statement false.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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What is an acute angle?

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An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the definition of a conjecture?

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A conjecture is a statement that is believed to be true 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 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 proposed to be true but not yet proven.