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Which values are a counterexample to the given statement? If x + y = an even number, then x is even and y is even. |
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x = 12, y = 6 |
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x = 10, y = 9 |
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x = 7, y = 12 |
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x = 21, y = 3 |
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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 |
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2a + 1 = 7 |
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2a |
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a = 3 |
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A counterexample disproves a conditional when ________ . |
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the hypothesis is false and the conclusion is false |
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the hypothesis is true and the conclusion is false |
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the hypothesis is true and the conclusion is true |
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the hypothesis is false and there is no valid conclusion |
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Identify the conclusion in the following statement: If 13b + 12 = 77, then b = 5. |
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13b + 12 |
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b = 5 |
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13b + 12 = 17 |
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b |
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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 = 0 |
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x = 5, y = 0 |
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x = 0, y = 1 |
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