Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's analyze the conjectures from the image one by one:
7. "All birds can fly."
- False. Not all birds can fly. A counterexample is the penguin, which is a bird but cannot fly.
8. "All vegetables are green."
- False. Vegetables come in various colors. A counterexample is a carrot, which is orange.
9. "All USA state names have at least 2 syllables."
- False. Some state names have only one syllable. A counterexample is Maine.
10. "The product of two even numbers is always divisible by 4."
- True. The product of any two even numbers is divisible by 4. For example, multiplying 2 and 6 gives 12, which is divisible by 4.
11. "The square of a number is always greater than the number itself."
- False. For numbers between 0 and 1, the square is smaller than the number itself. A counterexample is , which is less than .
12. "The A-C systems in our school have never broken down this year."
- Unverifiable. This is a specific statement that cannot be universally verified or disproved without local knowledge.
13. "If , then either or ."
- True. This is a property of multiplication in real numbers. If the product of two numbers is 0, then at least one of the numbers must be 0.
14. "Vertical angles are always congruent."
- True. This is a known fact from geometry. Vertical angles, formed by two intersecting lines, are always equal in measure.
15. "The difference (subtraction) between two negative numbers is always negative."
- False. The difference between two negative numbers can be positive. For example, , which is positive.
Would you like further details on any of these?
Here are five related questions for further exploration:
- Can you list other examples of birds that cannot fly?
- How can the divisibility rule for 4 be extended to larger sets of even numbers?
- What are other single-syllable states in the USA besides Maine?
- Why do vertical angles always have equal measure in geometry?
- Can you explain why subtracting two negative numbers can result in a positive number?
Tip: When working with numbers less than 1, their squares will always be smaller than the original number.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Logic
Multiplication
Geometry
Number Properties
Divisibility
Formulas
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Theorems
Zero Product Property
Properties of Vertical Angles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-9
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