1.   Which problem-solving strategy is used in indirect proofs?
    A. working backward B. draw a diagram
    C. decision-making D. guess and check
    Hint

  2.   Which assumption would you make to start an indirect proof of the statement Bob took the dog for a walk
    A. Bob will take the dog for a walk.
    B. Bob may take the dog for a walk.
    C. Bob does not have to take the dog for a walk.
    D. Bob did not take the dog for a walk.
    Hint

  3.   State the assumption that could be used to start an indirect proof of the statement If 2n < 6, then n < 3.
    A. n > 3 B. n = 3
    C. n3 D. n < 3
    Hint

  4.   State the assumption that could be used to start an indirect proof of the statement m1 + m2 = 180.
    A. m1 + m2 = 90 B. m1 + m2 180
    C. m1 and m2 are supplementary. D. m1 and m2 are complementary.
    Hint

  5.   State the assumption that could be used to start an indirect proof of the statement AB + BC > DE.
    A. AB + BCDE B. AB + BC < DE
    C. AB + BC = DE D. AB + BCDE
    Hint



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