SCCS Geometry Logic Practice

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What is a contrapositive in logic?

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The contrapositive of a statement is formed by negating both the hypothesis and the conclusion and switching them. For example, the contrapositive of 'If P, then Q' is 'If not Q, then not P.'

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What is a conditional statement?

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A conditional statement is a logical statement that has the form 'If P, then Q,' where P is the hypothesis and Q is the conclusion.

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What does it mean for two angles to be supplementary?

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Two angles are supplementary if the sum of their measures is 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the Angle Bisector Definition?

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The Angle Bisector Definition states that an angle bisector divides an angle into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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How do you identify the conclusion in a conditional statement?

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The conclusion in a conditional statement is the part that follows the 'then' in 'If P, then Q.'

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What is the logical form of a statement?

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The logical form of a statement refers to its structure, which can often be expressed in terms of variables and logical connectives.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a conclusion in a conditional statement?

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The hypothesis is the 'if' part of the statement, while the conclusion is the 'then' part.

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What is an example of a contrapositive statement?

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For the statement 'If it rains, then the ground is wet,' the contrapositive is 'If the ground is not wet, then it did not rain.'

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What is the purpose of unscrambling a logic chain?

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Unscrambling a logic chain helps to clarify the sequence of logical statements and their relationships, leading to a valid conclusion.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What is a biconditional statement?

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A biconditional statement is a logical statement that combines two conditional statements, expressed as 'P if and only if Q.'