Unit 2 Geometry Vocabulary

Front

An unproven statement, based on observations is called a _________________________.

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Conjecture

Front

A process that includes looking for patterns and making conjectures is called _______________________.

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Inductive Reasoning

Front

A specific case that shows a conjecture is false is called a _______________________________.

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Counterexample

Front

A type of logical statement that has 2 parts, a hypothesis and conclusion is called a __________________________________. Options: Conditional Statement, Conjecture, Counterexample, Proof

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Conditional Statement

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The form of a conditional statement which uses the words "if" and "then"

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If-Then Statement

Front

The opposite of a statement is called a ________________________. Options: Negation, Proof, Contrapositive, Inverse

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Negation

Front

2 statements that are both true or both false are called

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Equivalent Statements

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2 lines that intersect to form a right angle

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Perpendicular Lines

Front

A statement that contains the phrase "if and only if"

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Biconditional Statement

Front

A process that uses facts, definitions, accepted properties, and the laws of logic to form a logical argument

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Deductive Reasoning