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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 conditional statement consists of a __________ . |
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counterexample |
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conclusion only |
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hypothesis and a conclusion |
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hypothesis only |
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Which values are a counterexample to the given statement?
If x · y = a decimal, then neither x nor y is a whole number. |
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x = 1, y = 0.5 |
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x = 0.3, y = 0.2 |
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x = 1.75, y = 0.9 |
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x = 7.1, y = 2.2 |
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4. |
Identify the hypothesis in the following statement: If x – 3 = 9, then x = 12. |
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x – 3 |
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x = 12 |
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x |
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x – 3 = 9 |
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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 = 0, y = 1 |
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x = -1, y = 1 |
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x = 5, y = 0 |
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x = 0, y = 0 |
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