Problem 1
What four elements are found in any deductive structure?
Problem 2
Which of the following kinds of statements are always reversible? a Definitions b Theorems c Postulates
Problem 2
Write the converse, the inverse, and the contrapositive of each statement. Determine the truth of each of the new statements. a If each side of a triangle has a length of \(10,\) then the triangle's perimeter is 30 b-If an angle is acute, then it has a measure greater than 0 and less than 90
Problem 2
Draw a diagram showing four points, no three of which are collinear.
Problem 3
Use the two-column form of proof. Given: \(\angle \mathrm{A}\) is a right angle. \(\angle \mathrm{B}\) is a right angle. Prove: \(\angle \mathrm{A} \cong \angle \mathrm{B}\) (figure cannot copy)
Problem 5
Write a concluding statement for each of the following chains of reasoning. A. \(a \Rightarrow b\) \(d \Rightarrow \sim c\) \(\sim c \Rightarrow a\) \(b \Rightarrow f\) B. \(p \Rightarrow \sim q\) \(r \Rightarrow q\) \(s \Rightarrow r\) c If weasels walk wisely, then cougars call their cubs. If goats go to graze, then horses head for home. If cougars call their cubs, then goats go to graze. If bobcats begin to browse, then weasels walk wisely.
Problem 5
Draw a number line and shade all points that are at or between \(-5\) and \(2 .\) Find the length of this shaded segment.
Problem 6
Write the converse, the inverse, and the contrapositive of "If \(\mathrm{M}\) is the midpoint of \(\mathrm{AB}\), then \(\mathrm{M}, \mathrm{A},\) and \(\mathrm{B}\) are collinear." Are these statements true or false?
Problem 7
Rewrite the following sentence in conditional form and find its converse, inverse, and contrapositive: "A square is a quadrilateral with four congruent sides."
Problem 7
Explain how the sum of two acute angles could be a Acute b Obtuse c Right