Chapter 3 Beginning Proofs Flashcards
1
Q
deductive reasoning
A
apply the laws of logic to a series of true statements to arrive at a conclusion. This is a proof.
2
Q
inductive reasoning
A
using examples to lead to make a theory
3
Q
conjecture
A
same as a theory
4
Q
proof
A
using deductive reasoning. may be either direct or indirect(proof by contrapositive)
5
Q
Reflexive
A
everything is equal to itself
6
Q
Substitution
A
an object may be substituted for its equal in any equation
7
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Partition
A
The whole is equal to the sum of its parts
