1.   Make a conjecture based on the following information. For points A, B, and C, AB = 2, BC = 3, and AC = 4.
    A. A, B, and C are collinear.
    B. A, B, and C are noncollinear.
    C. A, B, and C form on equilateral triangle.
    D. A, B, and C form a right triangle.
    Hint

  2.   In the figure, ABCD is a square. Which of the following is a valid conjecture about points A, B, C, and D?
   
    A. AB = BD B. AB = CD
    C. AB + CD = 12 D. None of the statements are valid conjectures.
    Hint

  3.   Daniel wants to send Jasmine flowers for her birthday. At the flower store, he can choose between roses, irises, or carnations. The salesperson tells Daniel that 50% of the customers buy roses, 30% buy carnations, and 20% buy irises. Which of the following is a valid conjecture?
    A. More customers buy roses than carnations. B. Daniel will buy Jasmine irises.
    C. Jasmine will be excited to receive flowers for her birthday. D. The salesperson likes carnations.
    Hint

  4.   A certain basketball team had 7 wins and 12 losses in a season. Which is a valid conjecture based on this information?
    A. The team won their last 5 games. B. The team finished 5th in their conference.
    C. The team played 19 games.. D. The team was undefeated.
    Hint

  5.   To show that a conjecture is false, you need to provide one _____.
    A. guess B. counterexample
    C. possibility D. theorem
    Hint



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