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Geometry Chapter 2
Vocabulary and formulas for Chapter 2, based on Mr. Janssen's notes.
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Mathematics
9th Grade
09/21/2009

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Define conjecture.
Definition
an unproven statement based on observations.
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Define inductive reasoning.
Definition
a process of looking for patterns and making conjectures.
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Define counterexample.
Definition
something that proves a conjecture to be false.
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Define definition.
Definition
use known words to define an unknown word.
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Define postulate.
Definition
a basic belief, principle; an axiom
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Define vertical angles.
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two nonadjacent angles formed by two intersecting lines (think of an )
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Define linear pair.
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adjacent angles whose non-common sides are opposite rays.
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Define conditional statement.
Definition
if-then form of a two-part statement.
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What do you do to write the converse?
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Flip hypothesis and conclusion.
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What do you do to write the inverse?
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Negate both.
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What do you do to write the contrapositive?
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Flip and negate hypothesis and conclusion.
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Define biconditional statement.
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-part converse and conditional

-only-if form

-order of conditional

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Define theorem.
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a true statement that follows from other true statements.
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A two-column proof is has...
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1. numbered statements and reasons

 

2. shows the logical order of an argument

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Define paragraph proof.
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same information as a two-column proof, but is written in sentences.
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