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What three things are accepted as true without verification or proof? |
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theorems, postulates, and undefined terms |
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conclusions, hypotheses, and postulates |
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definitions, postulates, and undefined terms. |
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definitions, theorems, and postulates |
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Which of the following is not one of the five essential parts needed to construct a good proof? |
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List the given information. |
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State the theorem to be proved. |
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If possible, draw a diagram to illustrate the given information. |
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Assume what you are trying to prove is true. |
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In the figure, points A, B, and C lie in plane Z. Which of the following postulates can be used to show that A and B are collinear? |
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If two planes intersect, then their intersection is a line. |
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Through any three points not on the same line, there is exactly one plane. |
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Through any two points, there is exactly one line. |
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If two lines intersect, then their intersection is exactly one point. |
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Determine the number of line segments that can be drawn connecting pairs of points shown. |
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8 |
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4 |
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10 |
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6 |
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If and lie in plane P. Which of the following postulates can be used to show that lies in plane P? |
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If two planes intersect, then their intersection is a line. |
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Through any two points, there is exactly one line. |
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A plane contains at least three points not on the same line. |
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If two points lie in a plane, then the entire line containing those points lies in that plane. |
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