Math Problem Statement

Which of the following statements has a false converse?

A.If mA = 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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:

  1. What is the definition of a converse statement?
  2. How do you determine if a converse is true or false?
  3. Can a statement and its converse both be false?
  4. What is an example of a true statement with a false converse outside geometry?
  5. 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