Chapter Two Vocabulary

Question 1

Conditional statement

Answer 1

If p, then q

Question 2

Negation

Answer 2

~p (not p)
The opposite of something

Question 3

Converse Statement

Answer 3

If q, then p (switched)

Question 4

Inverse Statement

Answer 4

If ~p, then ~q (If not p, then not q)

Question 5

Contrapositive statement

Answer 5

If ~q, then ~p (If not q, then not p)

Question 6

Biconditional Statement

Answer 6

p↔q (p and only if q)

Question 7

Inductive Reasoning

Answer 7

A method of drawing conclusions by going from the specific to the general.(uses a pattern)

Question 8

Deductive Reasoning

Answer 8

A logical approach where you progress from general ideas to specific conclusions. (Uses facts)

Question 9

Law of Detachment

Answer 9

If p, then q, is T (True)

Question 10

Law of Syllogism

Answer 10

If p, then q
If q, then r
If p, then r

Question 11

Reflexive Property

Answer 11

A number is always equal to itself.

Question 12

Symmetric Property

Answer 12

Both sides of an equal sign are equal no matter which side of the equal sign they are on.

Question 13

Transitive Property

Answer 13

For all real numbers x ,y, and z, if x=y and y=z , then x=z