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Big Ideas Math Integrated I, 2016

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4. Proving Statements about Segments and Angles

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Exercise 3 Page 467

Should you use deductive or inductive reasoning?

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To understand what a proof is, we first have to think about the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning.

Deductive reasoning shows that something is true for the general case.
Inductive reasoning shows that something is true for a specific case.

A proof is a mathematical statement that uses deductive reasoning to show that it is true. In the argument, previously established proofs such as theorems or postulates can be used.

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Communicate Your Answer p.467

Monitoring Progress p.468-472

Exercises p.473-476