1.   Make a conjecture based on the following information. For points A, B, and C, AB = 2, BC = 3, and AC = 4.
    A. A, B, and C are noncollinear.
    B. A, B, and C are collinear.
    C. A, B, and C form on equilateral triangle.
    D. A, B, and C form a right triangle.
    Hint

  2.   In the figure, ABCD is a square. Which of the following is a valid conjecture about points A, B, C, and D?
   
    A. None of the statements are valid conjectures. B. AB = CD
    C. AB + CD = 12 D. AB = BD
    Hint

  3.   Determine if the following conjecture is true or false? Explain.

Given: x2 = 4
Conjecture: x = 4 or x = -4

    A. False; the square root of 4 is 2 or -2.
    B. True; squaring a positive number results in a positive number and squaring a negative number results in a positive number.
    C. False; the square root of a positive number is always a positive number.
    D. True; two answers are always more accurate than one answer.
    Hint

  4.   A certain basketball team had 7 wins and 12 losses in a season. Which is a valid conjecture based on this information?
    A. The team played 19 games.. B. The team finished 5th in their conference.
    C. The team was undefeated. D. The team won their last 5 games.
    Hint

  5.   To show that a conjecture is false, you need to provide one _____.
    A. counterexample B. guess
    C. theorem D. possibility
    Hint



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