Geometry A Vocabulary

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What is the Law of Syllogism?

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The Law of Syllogism states that if 'p implies q' and 'q implies r', then 'p implies r'. It allows for drawing conclusions from two conditional statements.

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What is the Law of Detachment?

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The Law of Detachment states that if 'p implies q' is true and 'p' is true, then 'q' must also be true.

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What is a counterexample?

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A counterexample is an example that disproves a conjecture or statement. For instance, 'All birds can fly' is disproven by the existence of penguins.

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What is a converse in geometry?

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The converse of a conditional statement 'if p, then q' is 'if q, then p'. It interchanges the hypothesis and conclusion.

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What is a transversal line?

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A transversal line is a line that intersects at least two other lines in a plane.

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What is a conditional statement?

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A conditional statement is an if-then statement that expresses a relationship between two propositions, typically in the form 'if p, then q'.

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What is an obtuse angle?

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An obtuse angle is an angle that measures greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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What is a regular polygon?

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A regular polygon is a polygon with all sides and all angles equal.

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What is the definition of congruent sides?

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Congruent sides are sides that are equal in length.

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What is the definition of a square?

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A square is a quadrilateral with four equal sides and four right angles.