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 a linear pair, then they are supplementary.
D.If two angles are complementary, then the sum of their measures add up to 90.
Solution
The converse of a statement is formed by swapping its hypothesis and conclusion. We need to determine which of these statements has a false converse. Let's examine each one:
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Statement A: If ∠A = 90, then ∠A is a right angle.
- Converse: If ∠A is a right angle, then ∠A = 90.
- This converse is true because by definition, a right angle always measures 90 degrees.
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Statement B: If a point bisects a segment into two congruent parts, then it is the midpoint.
- Converse: If a point is the midpoint, then it bisects a segment into two congruent parts.
- This converse is true because the midpoint of a segment always divides it into two equal parts.
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Statement C: If two angles are a linear pair, then they are supplementary.
- Converse: If two angles are supplementary, then they are a linear pair.
- This converse is false because two angles can be supplementary (sum to 180 degrees) without being adjacent (i.e., they do not have to form a linear pair).
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Statement D: If two angles are complementary, then the sum of their measures add up to 90.
- Converse: If the sum of two angles is 90, then they are complementary.
- This converse is true because complementary angles are defined as two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.
Conclusion: The statement with a false converse is Statement C.
Would you like more details on any of these statements? Here are some related questions:
- What is the definition of a converse statement?
- How do you determine if a converse is true or false?
- Can a statement and its converse both be false?
- What is an example of a true statement with a false converse outside geometry?
- How does the concept of biconditional statements relate to converses?
Tip: Always check the converse of a statement separately to verify its truth, as it may not always hold true even if the original statement is true.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Converse of a Statement
Linear Pair of Angles
Supplementary Angles
Complementary Angles
Formulas
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Theorems
Definition of Linear Pair
Definition of Supplementary Angles
Definition of Complementary Angles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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