Geometry C5: Logic and Proof Flashcards
1
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Theorem
A
A statement that can be proved
2
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Axiom/Postulate/Assumtion
A
A statement that is true
3
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What is the hypothesis of a conditional statement?
A
If p
4
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What is the conclusion of a conditional statement?
A
Then q
5
Q
What is a conditional statement?
A
If p, then q
6
Q
What is another way a conditional statement can be represented?
A
p => q
7
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What is the converse?
A
conditional statement reversed
8
Q
Is the converse always true?
A
no
9
Q
Example of converse
A
If q, then p
10
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Biconditional statement?
A
If the converse and conditional are both true
11
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Notation for Biconitional statement
A
p ⇔ q
12
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Negation
A
not
13
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Symbols for negation
A
~ or ᆨ
14
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Inverse
A
opposite of statement
15
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Example of inverse
A
if ᆨp, then ᆨ q
