1.
Order the steps for writing an indirect proof.
A.
3, 2, 1
B.
1, 2, 3
C.
2, 3, 1
D.
2, 1, 3
Hint
2.
Which problem-solving strategy is used in indirect proofs?
A.
guess and check
B.
draw a diagram
C.
working backward
D.
decision-making
Hint
3.
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 did not take the dog for a walk.
C.
Bob may take the dog for a walk.
D.
Bob does not have to take the dog for a walk.
Hint
4.
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.
n
3
D.
n
> 3
Hint
5.
The type of reasoning that uses a number of examples to arrive at a conclusion is __________ .
A.
inductive reasoning
B.
exemplary reasoning
C.
contradictory reasoning
D.
deductive reasoning
Hint