Obtuse angles are greater than 90 degrees. This angle is 110 degrees, so it is obtuse.
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Making general observations of situations and applying them to specific situations.
Deductive Reasoning
Two angles that share a common side, a common vertex, but no common interior points
adjacent angles
If a polygon is a regular pentagon, then the polygon has exactly five congruent angles. The polygon is a regular pentagon. What statement is a valid conclusion based on the argument?
Therefore, the polygon has exactly five congruent angles.
IF Jimmy named his first child Thing1 AND his second child Thing2 THEN He will name his 3rd child Thing3
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Find a pattern in the sequence. Use the pattern to show the next two terms. 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ___ , ___
63,127
A pattern of logical thought whereby statements of fact lead to definite, specific conclusions
Deductive reasoning
Congruent, opposite angles formed by intersecting lines that share a common vertex
Vertical Angles
Angle Q and B are...
Corresponding Angles
Find the next number in the sequence: 1, -1, 2, -2, 3, ___
-3
If a = b, then a(c) = b(c). Name the property shown
Multiplication property
If angle P measures 60 degrees, what is the measure of angle C?
120 degrees
IF All even numbers are divisible by 2 AND 28 is even THEN 28 is divisible by 2
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Which lines are parallel?
Line a and Line b
If a = b, and b = c, then a = c. Name the property shown
Transitive property
The final statement of an argument which follows the "then" portion of a conditional
conclusion
What is the value of x?
23
If a = b, then b = a. Name the property shown
Symmetric property
For all real numbers, if a = b, then b can be replaced by a. Name the property shown
Substitution property
The statement following the "if" in a conditional which sets the standard for comparison
hypothesis
A statement written in "if-then" form which establishes a relationship between two situations
conditional
If a = b, then a - c = b - c. Name the property shown
Subtraction property
Lines r and s are cut by a transversal. What value of x proves r ∥ s?
43
The thinking process whereby observation of past patterns is used to predict future outcomes
Inductive Reasoning
A statement of fact derived from deductive reasoning
Theorem
Drawing conclusions from observations, examples, or patterns
Inductive Reasoning
The statement formed by interchanging the hypothesis and the conclusion of a conditional statement
Converse
A convincing argument that proceeds logically to show that a statement is true
proof
How many cookies will be on 5 plates?
15
A statement of fact that must be accepted without proof
Postulate
For all real numbers a, a = a. Name the property shown
Reflexive property
Find x, then find the measurement of both angles.
x = 30; both angles measure 114 degrees
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