Question

In a geometry class, the students were asked to write statements that are logically equivalent to the statement shown below.

If a line segment joins two points on the circle, then it is a chord.

Below are the responses of four students. Which student’s response is correct?

Student 2: If a line segment is not a chord, then it does not join two points on the circle.

Student 3: If a line segment does not join two points on the circle, then the line segment is a chord.

Student 1: If a line segment is not a chord, then it joins two points on the circle.

Student 4: If a line se

Answer 1

here's another one...I'm not getting it...someone help explain?

Answer 2

what's the question?

Answer 3

In a geometry class, the students were asked to write statements that are logically equivalent to the statement shown below. If a line segment joins two points on the circle, then it is a chord. Below are the responses of four students. Which student’s response is correct?

Answer 4

remember that a contrapositive statement is always logical to a conditional statement (if, then statement)

Answer 5

I think i'm thinking way to much about this question...or im getting lost in it...please help J.L

Answer 6

You know what a contrapositive is right?

Answer 7

mhm i got that...would it be Student 2?

Answer 8

Yup!

Answer 9

thanks J.L. :) again lol