Math Problem Statement
Which of the following statements is true in its conditional and converse forms? A.If B is the midpoint of AC¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ , then AB=BC . B.If K is between points J and L , then K is a midpoint. C.If two angles are right angles, then they are congruent. D.If a polygon has 3 sides, then the sum of its interior angles is 180° .
Solution
To answer this question, let's analyze the conditional and converse forms of each statement and determine which one is true in both forms.
1. Statement A: "If is the midpoint of , then ."
- Conditional: If is the midpoint of , then .
- This is true because by definition, the midpoint of a segment divides it into two equal parts.
- Converse: If , then is the midpoint of .
- This is also true, because if , then divides the segment into two equal parts, making it the midpoint.
Thus, Statement A is true in both its conditional and converse forms.
2. Statement B: "If is between points and , then is a midpoint."
- Conditional: If is between points and , then is a midpoint.
- This is false because just because is between and , it does not necessarily mean divides the segment into two equal parts. could be anywhere along the line between and , not necessarily at the midpoint.
- Converse: If is the midpoint of , then is between and .
- This is true because the midpoint of a segment is always between the two endpoints.
Thus, Statement B is false in its conditional form, so it cannot be the correct answer.
3. Statement C: "If two angles are right angles, then they are congruent."
- Conditional: If two angles are right angles, then they are congruent.
- This is true because all right angles are congruent by definition. Each right angle measures 90°.
- Converse: If two angles are congruent, then they are right angles.
- This is false because two angles can be congruent without being right angles. For example, two angles of 45° are congruent but not right angles.
Thus, Statement C is false in its converse form.
4. Statement D: "If a polygon has 3 sides, then the sum of its interior angles is 180°."
- Conditional: If a polygon has 3 sides, then the sum of its interior angles is 180°.
- This is true because the sum of the interior angles of a triangle (3-sided polygon) is always 180°.
- Converse: If the sum of the interior angles of a polygon is 180°, then the polygon has 3 sides.
- This is true because only a triangle has an interior angle sum of 180°.
Thus, Statement D is true in both its conditional and converse forms.
Conclusion:
The statement that is true in both its conditional and converse forms is Statement A: "If is the midpoint of , then ".
Would you like further explanations on any of the steps? Here are some related questions for you to consider:
- How do we determine the midpoint of a line segment mathematically?
- What is the definition of congruent angles, and how can they be proved in geometry?
- How does the formula for the sum of the interior angles of a polygon work for polygons with more than three sides?
- What are some examples of polygons where the interior angle sum is different from 180°?
- How can we use the converse of a statement in geometric proofs?
Tip: When analyzing conditional statements and their converses, always check whether the converse is logically valid by considering counterexamples.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Conditional Statements
Converse Statements
Midpoint Theorem
Angle Congruence
Polygon Interior Angles
Formulas
Sum of interior angles of a polygon = (n - 2) * 180°
Theorems
Midpoint Theorem
Congruence of Right Angles
Polygon Angle Sum Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10