Math Problem Statement
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.
Would you like further clarification or detailed examples for any of the steps?
5 Related Questions:
- What is the difference between a statement and its converse in logic?
- How can you identify whether a converse of a statement is true or false?
- What are examples of statements whose converses are always true?
- Can a converse and an inverse of a statement both be false?
- 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
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