Geometry Proofs

Inductive Reasoning - A complex mathematical term used to describe the process of finding a number in a certain mathematical pattern.

Example:

1,1,2,3,5,8,13,__ What is the next number? 8+13=21 The next number is 21

Deductive Proofs - Step by Step proofs used to justify some mathematical process or equation.

Example:

If a = b and c = d, Prove that a - c = b - d

1. a = b --------- Given

2. c = d --------- Given

3. a - c = b - c -- Equal Subtraction from both sides

4. a - c = b - d -- Because c = d

So yes it is proven

Converse - If a = b the converse is b = a

Inverse - If a = b the inverse is a is not equal to b

Contrapositive - If a = b the contrapositive is b is not equal to a

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