Geometry 2.1-2.3 Flashcard

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What is a conjecture in mathematics?

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A conjecture is a statement that is believed to be true based on observations but has not yet been proven.

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How do you find the next term in the sequence 9, 6, 3, 0...?

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To find the next term, subtract 3.

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What is the converse of a conditional statement?

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The converse of a conditional statement 'If P, then Q' is 'If Q, then P'.

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Identify the hypothesis in the statement: 'If I have a Siberian Husky, then I have a dog.'

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The hypothesis is 'I have a Siberian Husky.'

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What is the inverse of a conditional statement?

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The inverse of a conditional statement 'If P, then Q' is 'If not P, then not Q'.

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Identify the negation of the statement: 'The ball is red.'

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The negation is 'The ball is not red.'

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What is a sequence in mathematics?

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A sequence is an ordered list of numbers that follow a specific pattern.

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Define a conditional statement.

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A conditional statement is an if-then statement that expresses a relationship between two propositions.

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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, while the conclusion is the 'then' part.

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What does it mean to negate a statement?

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To negate a statement means to state that the original statement is false.