Chapter 2: Deductive Reasoning
Q1
Justify each statement with a property from algebra or property of congruence .
Q1.
a. In each exercise use the information given to conclude that two angles are congruent.
b. Name or state the definition or theorem that justifies your conclusion.

∠6 is complementary to ∠10; ∠7 is complementary to ∠10.
Q10
Provide a counterexample to show that each statement is false. You may use words or draw a diagram.
If a number is divisible by 4, then it is divisible by 6.
Q11
Provide a counterexample to show that each statement is false. You may use words or draw a diagram.
If , then
Q12
Provide a counterexample to show that each statement is false.
Statement: If then .
Q13
Provide a counterexample to show that each statement is false.
Statement: If point G is on ,then G is on.
Q13
Copy and complete the proof of Theorem 2-6: If the exterior of two adjacent acute angles is perpendicular, then the angles are complementary.
Given:
Prove: and are comp. .
Proof:
Statements | Reasons |
1. | 1. _________ |
2. | 2. Def. of lines |
3. | 3._________ |
4. _________ | 4. Substitution Prop. |
5. _________ | 5. Def. of comp. |
Q13.
The coordinates of points L and X are 16 and 40 respectively. N is the midpoint of , and Y is the midpoint of .
Sketch a diagram and find:
a. LN.
b. The coordinate of N.
c. LY.
d. the coordinate of Y.
Q14
State the converse of each conditional. Is the converse true or false?
If a number is divisible by 6, then it is divisible by 3.
Q14
Provide a counterexample to show that each statement is false.
Statement: If , than .