Formal Proofs of Theorems (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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Who developed the formal proof approach around 300 BC?
Who developed the formal proof approach around 300 BC?
Euclid
What is an axiom?
What is an axiom?
A statement accepted without proof
Which is NOT a component of a formal proof?
Which is NOT a component of a formal proof?
Hypothesis
In a triangle, which angle is greater?
In a triangle, which angle is greater?
Opposite the longer side
Can sides of length 2, 3, and 6 form a triangle?
Can sides of length 2, 3, and 6 form a triangle?
No
For any triangle, what remains constant?
For any triangle, what remains constant?
Base height
Three parallel lines create equal segments on one transversal. What happens on another?
Three parallel lines create equal segments on one transversal. What happens on another?
Equal segments created
If is parallel to in triangle , then equals what?
If is parallel to in triangle , then equals what?
What property do similar triangles have?
What property do similar triangles have?
Proportional corresponding sides
A tangent to a circle is always what to the radius at contact?
A tangent to a circle is always what to the radius at contact?
Perpendicular
A line from centre perpendicular to a chord does what?
A line from centre perpendicular to a chord does what?
Bisects the chord
Which is NOT a congruence rule for triangles?
Which is NOT a congruence rule for triangles?
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