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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 = 21, y = 3 |
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x = 10, y = 9 |
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x = 7, y = 12 |
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x = 12, y = 6 |
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Identify the hypothesis in the following algebraic statement:
If 3x + 10 = 13, then x = 1. |
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3x + 10 = 13 |
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x = 1 |
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C. |
3x + 10 |
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3x |
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3. |
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 |
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a = 3 |
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2a + 1 = 7 |
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4. |
A conditional statement consists of a __________ . |
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hypothesis only |
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counterexample |
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conclusion only |
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hypothesis and a conclusion |
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5. |
Which values of x and y are counterexamples to the given statement?
If x – y = an even number, then both x and y are even numbers. |
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x = 22, y = 20 |
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x = 19, y = 13 |
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C. |
x = 12, y = 4 |
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x = 15, y = 8 |
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