Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's break down the questions one by one.
1. Vocabulary
The statement given is: "If a triangle is equilateral, then it is isosceles."
- This type of statement is called a conditional statement.
- The term being asked for here is the hypothesis or the antecedent, which is the part of the statement that comes after "if".
- The answer is hypothesis.
2. Converse of the Conditional Statement
The given statement is: "If I drink enough water, I am not dehydrated."
- The converse of a conditional statement is formed by switching the hypothesis and the conclusion.
- So, the converse would be: "If I am not dehydrated, then I drink enough water."
3. For a Polygon, Which Statement is True?
Let's analyze each option:
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A: "If a polygon is irregular, then it is not equilateral."
- This is true. An irregular polygon has sides of different lengths, so it cannot be equilateral (where all sides are equal).
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B: "If a polygon is irregular, then it is not equiangular."
- This is not always true. A polygon can be irregular but still equiangular (like a rectangle, which has all angles equal but not all sides).
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C: "If a polygon is not equilateral, then it is irregular."
- This is false. A polygon can be equiangular but not equilateral, like a rectangle.
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D: "If a polygon is equiangular, then it is equilateral."
- This is false. An example is a rectangle, which is equiangular but not equilateral unless it's a square.
The correct answer is A.
Would you like more details on any of these questions or explanations?
Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
- What is the contrapositive of a conditional statement?
- How do you determine if a polygon is regular or irregular?
- What is the biconditional statement, and how is it formed?
- Can you give an example of a polygon that is equilateral but not equiangular?
- What is the difference between sufficient and necessary conditions in logical statements?
Tip: When forming the converse of a statement, remember to swap the "if" and "then" parts to ensure clarity and correctness.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Conditional Statements
Logic
Geometry
Polygons
Formulas
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Theorems
Properties of Equilateral and Equiangular Polygons
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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