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Make a conjecture based on the following information. For points A, B, and C, AB = 2, BC = 3, and AC = 4. |
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A, B, and C are collinear. |
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A, B, and C are noncollinear. |
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A, B, and C form on equilateral triangle. |
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A, B, and C form a right triangle. |
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In the figure, ABCD is a square. Which of the following is a valid conjecture about points A, B, C, and D? |
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AB = BD |
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AB = CD |
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AB + CD = 12 |
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None of the statements are valid conjectures. |
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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? |
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More customers buy roses than carnations. |
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Daniel will buy Jasmine irises. |
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Jasmine will be excited to receive flowers for her birthday. |
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The salesperson likes carnations. |
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A certain basketball team had 7 wins and 12 losses in a season. Which is a valid conjecture based on this information? |
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The team won their last 5 games. |
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The team finished 5th in their conference. |
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The team played 19 games.. |
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The team was undefeated. |
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To show that a conjecture is false, you need to provide one _____. |
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guess |
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counterexample |
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possibility |
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theorem |
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