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Identify the conclusion in the following algebraic statement:
If a = 3, then 2a + 1 = 7. |
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2a + 1 = 7 |
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2a |
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a = 3 |
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2a + 1 |
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A conditional statement consists of a __________ . |
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conclusion only |
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counterexample |
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hypothesis and a conclusion |
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hypothesis only |
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Which values of x and y are counterexamples to the given statement?
If x – y = an even number, then both x and y are even numbers. |
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x = 15, y = 8 |
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x = 22, y = 20 |
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x = 19, y = 13 |
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x = 12, y = 4 |
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Identify the conclusion in the following statement: If 13b + 12 = 77, then b = 5. |
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13b + 12 = 17 |
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b |
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13b + 12 |
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b = 5 |
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Which values are a counterexample to the given statement?
If x × y = 0, then x must be 0. |
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x = -1, y = 1 |
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x = 0, y = 1 |
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x = 0, y = 0 |
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x = 5, y = 0 |
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