Math Problem Statement
Is the following biconditional statement valid or not?
"Two angles form a linear pair if and only if they are supplementary."
Multiple Choice Answers 1 Valid 2 Not Valid, Converse is false b/c you can have non-adjacent supplementary angles 3 Not Valid, Conditional is false b/c you can have non-adjacent supplementary angles 4 Not Valid, b/c two angles don't have to form a linear pair
Solution
To determine if the biconditional statement is valid, let's break it down:
The statement says:
"Two angles form a linear pair if and only if they are supplementary."
A biconditional statement means both the forward and reverse implications must be true. Let’s analyze both:
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Forward direction (if two angles form a linear pair, then they are supplementary):
- A linear pair consists of two adjacent angles whose non-common sides form a straight line. This implies the sum of their measures is , making them supplementary.
- This part is true.
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Converse direction (if two angles are supplementary, then they form a linear pair):
- Two angles are supplementary if their measures add up to . However, supplementary angles do not have to be adjacent or form a linear pair. For example, two angles can be supplementary but non-adjacent (not forming a linear pair).
- This part is false because supplementary angles don't need to be adjacent.
Conclusion:
The biconditional statement is not valid because the converse is false (you can have non-adjacent supplementary angles).
The correct answer is:
2. Not Valid, Converse is false b/c you can have non-adjacent supplementary angles.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:
- What is the difference between adjacent and non-adjacent angles?
- Can two complementary angles be non-adjacent?
- How can we represent supplementary angles on a coordinate plane?
- What are some real-world examples of linear pairs?
- Is it possible for two obtuse angles to form a linear pair?
Tip: When dealing with biconditional statements, always check both the forward implication and its converse.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Angles
Linear Pair
Supplementary Angles
Biconditional Statements
Formulas
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Theorems
Linear Pair Postulate
Definition of Supplementary Angles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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