NB Math Dictionary
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Acute angleAn acute angle is an angle less than 90 degrees. | |
Alternate exterior angleThese are two non-adjacent interior angles on opposite sides of a transversal. | |
Alternate interior anglesTwo non adjacent interior angles on opposite sides of a transversal | |
alternate interior angles, corresponding anglesalternate interior angles is corresponding angles is | |
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Circular ReasoningCircular reasoning is when you attempt to make an argument by beginning with an assumption that what you are trying to prove is already true | |
ConjectureA testable expression that is based on available evidence but is not yet proved. | |
converseA statement that is formed by switching the premise and the conclusion of another statement. | |
corresponding anglescorresponding angles One interior angle and one exterior angles that are non-adjacnt and on the same said of a transversal | |
CounterexampleAn example that invalidates a conjecture. That is, an example that proves a conjecture to be false. | |
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Deductive ReasoningDrawing a specific conclusion through logical reasoning by starting with general assumptions that are known to be valid. | |