Master Geometry Proofs: Enhance Your Logical Reasoning Skills

Question 1

In an indirect proof, which statement is assumed to be true?

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The conclusion is false.

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The hypothesis is true.

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The conclusion is true.

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The hypothesis is false.

Question 2

Which statement must be proven in a direct proof?

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The conclusion is true.

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The hypothesis is false.

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The conclusion is false.

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The hypothesis is true.

Question 3

In a proof by contradiction, assuming the negation of the conclusion leads to:

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A contradiction

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A valid statement

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An invalid statement

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A tautology

Question 4

In a direct proof, we aim to demonstrate that:

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The statement is true.

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The statement is false.

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The statement is probably true.

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The statement is possibly false.

Question 5

In an indirect proof, we assume that the statement being proven is:

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False

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True

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Possibly true

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Probably false

Question 6

Which of the following is the converse of the statement 'If it rains, the ground gets wet'?

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If the ground gets wet, it rains.

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If it does not rain, the ground gets wet.

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If the ground is wet, it rains.

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If it rains, the ground does not get wet.

Question 7

A valid reason in a proof is one that:

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Is supported by a theorem or definition

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Seems reasonable

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Has been proven before

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Is based on personal judgment

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a valid geometric proof?

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It uses unclear or ambiguous language.

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It is based on accepted axioms and theorems.

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It provides sufficient justification for each step.

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It may lead to a false conclusion.

Question 9

In a two-column proof, the statements are typically found in which column?

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Left column

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Right column

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They alternate between columns.

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Neither column

Question 10

In a direct proof, what is the starting point?

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The hypothesis

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The conclusion

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A counterexample

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An assumption

Question 11

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a proof by contradiction?

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It assumes the opposite of the conclusion to be true.

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It uses multiple counterexamples to disprove a statement.

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It relies solely on empirical evidence.

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It involves proving a statement directly from the hypothesis.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a valid type of proof in geometry?

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Algebraic substitution

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Direct proof

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Indirect proof

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Proof by contradiction

Question 13

In a direct proof, we prove a statement by:

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Assuming the statement is true and showing that it leads to a logical conclusion

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Assuming the statement is false and deriving a contradiction

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Using a diagram to illustrate the statement

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Using algebraic equations to solve for the unknown

Question 14

Which of the following statements is the converse of 'If a quadrilateral is a square, then it has four equal sides'?

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If a quadrilateral has four equal sides, then it is a square

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If a quadrilateral is not a square, then it does not have four equal sides

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If a quadrilateral has four right angles, then it is a square

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If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then it is a square

Question 15

What is the sum of the interior angles of a pentagon?

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540°

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360°

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720°

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900°

Question 16

When proving the **converse** of a statement, you:

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Reverse the hypothesis and conclusion.

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Use the same proof as the original statement.

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Negate the hypothesis and conclusion.

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Find a counterexample to disprove the original statement.

Question 17

The difference between a **conjecture** and a **theorem** is that:

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A theorem is an established mathematical fact, while a conjecture is a proposed statement.

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A conjecture is a proven statement, while a theorem is an unproven statement.

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A conjecture is a statement that is true for all cases, while a theorem is true for some cases.

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A theorem is a statement that is proven mathematically, while a conjecture is based on intuition.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a **two-column proof**?

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Proof: 1. Given: ABCD is a parallelogram. 2. Definition of parallelogram: Opposite sides are congruent. 3. Therefore, AB = CD.

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Given: ABCD is a parallelogram. Prove: AB = CD.

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If P, then Q. P. Therefore, Q.

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Assume not P. Derive a contradiction. Therefore, P.

Question 19

The primary purpose of a mathematical proof is to:

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Provide evidence and logical reasoning.

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Persuade the reader.

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Convince the reader without any evidence.

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Support a claim with personal beliefs.

Question 20

What type of proof assumes the negation of a statement and shows that it leads to a contradiction?

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Indirect proof (proof by contradiction)

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Direct proof

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Proof by cases

Question 21

To begin a proof by contradiction, what should be done first?

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Assume the negation of the statement to be proven

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Prove the original statement directly

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Identify the conclusion that needs to be reached

Question 22

Given the statement: 'If a number is even, then it is divisible by 2.' What is the converse of this statement?

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If a number is divisible by 2, then it is even

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If a number is not even, then it is not divisible by 2

Question 23

In a geometric proof, what is the primary purpose of the given information?

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To provide assumptions to work from

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To establish the conclusion

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To guide the logical steps of the proof

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To be proven false

Question 24

What is the main goal of a geometric proof?

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To persuade others that a statement is true

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To provide multiple representations of a concept

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To explore different perspectives on a topic

Question 25

In a direct proof, which step involves using previously established properties or definitions?

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Applying definitions, theorems, or properties

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Assuming the hypothesis is true

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Making logical deductions

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Drawing a diagram

Question 26

In an indirect proof, what is the purpose of assuming the negation of the conclusion?

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To introduce a contradiction

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To restate the original theorem

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To provide evidence for the hypothesis

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To disprove the original theorem

Question 27

In mathematical proofs, deductive reasoning plays a vital role. Which statement best describes its significance?

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Deductive reasoning ensures that if the given statements are true, the conclusion must also be true.

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Deductive reasoning allows proofs to be visually represented.

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Deductive reasoning helps identify situations that contradict the proof.

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Deductive reasoning makes it easier to use calculators in proofs.

Question 28

In a geometric proof, what is the relationship between the hypothesis and the conclusion?

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The conclusion must follow logically from the hypothesis.

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The hypothesis can contradict the conclusion.

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The conclusion must directly contradict the hypothesis.

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The hypothesis can be the same as the conclusion.

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a valid type of proof in geometry?

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Proof by Speculation

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Indirect Proof

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Direct Proof

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Proof by Contradiction

Question 30

In a direct proof, you assume the hypothesis and then:

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Deduce the conclusion logically

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Use the law of syllogism

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Prove the converse of the conclusion

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Apply the Pythagorean theorem

Question 31

Which of the following is a reason to use an indirect proof?

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The hypothesis is difficult to prove directly

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It is the only type of proof that can be used in geometry

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The conclusion is self-evident

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The proof will be shorter

Question 32

In a proof by contradiction, you assume the negation of the conclusion and then:

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Show that this leads to a logical inconsistency

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Use the law of excluded middle

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Apply the transitive property

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Prove the hypothesis

Question 33

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a valid proof?

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The conclusion is a logical consequence of the given assumptions

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It is the briefest possible proof

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It uses only well-known theorems

Question 34

Which of the following is a strategy for constructing a proof?

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Working backward from the conclusion

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Using trial and error

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Guessing and checking

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Relying solely on intuition

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of a conditional statement?

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If a triangle has three congruent sides, then it is equilateral

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The sum of the angles in a triangle is 180 degrees

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All squares are rectangles

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used type of proof in geometry?

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Proof by algebraic equations

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Direct proof

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Indirect proof

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Proof by contradiction

Question 37

What is the first step in a direct proof?

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Start with the given information

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Write a conclusion

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Use logical reasoning

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Draw a diagram

Question 38

In an indirect proof, what is the assumption we make?

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The negation of what we want to prove

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The hypothesis

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The conclusion

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An irrelevant statement

Question 39

Which of the following is a crucial step in a proof by contradiction?

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Assuming the negation of what you want to prove

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Using direct reasoning

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Citing a theorem

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Drawing a diagram

Question 40

Given the statement: 'If a number is divisible by 6, then it is divisible by 2.' Which of the following is the contrapositive of this statement?

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If a number is not divisible by 2, then it is not divisible by 6.

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If a number is not divisible by 6, then it is not divisible by 2.

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If a number is divisible by 2, then it is divisible by 6.

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a valid method of geometric proof?

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Trial and improvement

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Indirect proof

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Direct proof

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Proof by contradiction

Question 42

Consider the statement: 'If two angles are congruent, then their measures are equal.' What is its converse?

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If two angles have equal measures, then they are congruent.

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If two angles are not congruent, then their measures are not equal.

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If two angles are equal, then they are congruent.

Question 43

When starting a direct proof, what do you begin with?

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The given information (hypotheses)

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A definition or a previously proven theorem

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A specific example to illustrate the idea

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The conclusion you want to prove

Question 44

Which step is NOT part of a proof by contradiction?

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Assuming the conclusion is true

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Concluding that the original assumption (opposite of the conclusion) is false

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Showing that the assumptions lead to a contradiction

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Assuming the opposite of the conclusion is true

Question 45

If all squares are rectangles, and all rectangles are quadrilaterals, what can we say about squares?

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Squares are also quadrilaterals

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Squares and quadrilaterals are the same shape

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Quadrilaterals are also squares

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Rectangles are also squares

Question 46

In an indirect proof, if you assume the opposite of the conclusion is true and find a contradiction, what does that mean?

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The original assumption (opposite of the conclusion) must be false

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The proof is incorrect

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The conclusion must also be false

Question 47

Which of these is an example of a proof by contradiction?

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To prove the square root of 2 is irrational, we assume it's rational and find a contradiction.

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To prove the sum of two even numbers is even, we use the definition of even numbers.

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To prove a triangle's angles add up to 180 degrees, we draw a line parallel to one side.

Question 48

In a proof, what is the purpose of a statement that follows logically from previous statements?

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To provide evidence to support the conclusion

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To introduce new information not related to the proof

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To provide a definition

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To restate the hypothesis

Question 49

What's the difference between a theorem and a postulate?

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A theorem is a statement that can be proven, while a postulate is accepted as true without proof.

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A theorem is a statement about geometry, while a postulate is a statement about algebra.

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A theorem is a specific case, while a postulate is a general statement.

Question 50

Which of these is a valid logical deduction from 'If a quadrilateral is a square, then it has four right angles'?

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If a quadrilateral does not have four right angles, then it is not a square.

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If a quadrilateral has four right angles, then it is a square.

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If a quadrilateral is not a square, then it does not have four right angles.

Question 51

In a proof, what is the main purpose of a diagram?

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To help you see and understand the relationships being discussed

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To show a step-by-step solution

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To replace the need for written explanations