Reasoning and Proofs (Honors Geometry)

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What is a conjecture?

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A statement believed to be true based on observations.

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What is the hypothesis of the following conditional: If you do your homework, then you will pass your test.

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You do your homework.

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What is the contrapositive of the statement: If Mary gets married, then the reception will be at the country club?

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If the reception is not at the country club, then Mary won't be getting married.

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Finish the conjecture. The product of two odd numbers is ________

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Odd.

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Use the figure to write and solve an equation for x: If x + 2 = 8, what is x?

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6.

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What is 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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What is the converse of a conditional statement?

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The statement formed by reversing the hypothesis and conclusion.

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What is the inverse of a conditional statement?

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The statement formed by negating both the hypothesis and conclusion.

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What is the definition of a proof in geometry?

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A logical argument that uses deductive reasoning to show that a statement is true.

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What is a counterexample?

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An example that disproves a conjecture or statement.