Math Problem Statement

Which of the following statements has a false converse? A. If m∠A = 90, then ∠A is a right angle. B. If a point bisects a segment into two congruent parts, then it is midpoint. C. If two angles are complementary, then the sum of their measures is 90°. D. If two angles are vertical, then they are congruent.

Solution

Let’s analyze the question in your uploaded image. The task is to determine which of the given statements has a false converse. To do this, we will evaluate the converse of each statement.


1. Definitions:

  • Original statement: A → B (if A, then B).
  • Converse: B → A (if B, then A).

To check if the converse is false, we need a counterexample where B is true but A is false.


Analysis of Each Option:

A. If m∠A = 90, then ∠A is a right angle.

  • Converse: If ∠A is a right angle, then m∠A = 90.
  • The converse is true because by definition, a right angle always measures 90°.
  • Not the answer.

B. If a point bisects a segment into two congruent parts, then it is a midpoint.

  • Converse: If a point is a midpoint, then it bisects a segment into two congruent parts.
  • The converse is true because by definition, a midpoint always bisects a segment into two congruent parts.
  • Not the answer.

C. If two angles are complementary, then the sum of their measures is 90°.

  • Converse: If the sum of two angles is 90°, then they are complementary.
  • The converse is true because two angles whose sum is 90° are, by definition, complementary.
  • Not the answer.

D. If two angles are vertical, then they are congruent.

  • Converse: If two angles are congruent, then they are vertical.
  • The converse is false, because two angles can be congruent without being vertical (e.g., two corresponding angles in parallel lines cut by a transversal).
  • Answer: D.

Final Answer:

D. If two angles are vertical, then they are congruent.


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5 Related Questions:

  1. What is the difference between a statement and its converse in logic?
  2. How can you identify whether a converse of a statement is true or false?
  3. What are examples of statements whose converses are always true?
  4. Can a converse and an inverse of a statement both be false?
  5. How do logical relationships like contrapositive and converse differ?

Tip:

When analyzing converses, try testing with counterexamples to check if the converse fails under certain conditions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logic
Geometry

Formulas

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Theorems

Definition of Complementary Angles
Properties of Vertical Angles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12