Question

Given ΔLMN where the length of segment NP is greater than the length of segment LP, the following is an indirect paragraph proof proving segment MP is not a median.

Assume segment MP is a median. According to the definition of a median, point P is the midpoint of side L N. By the definition of a midpoint NP = LP. This contradicts the given statement. Therefore, segment MP is not a median.

Is the indirect proof logically valid? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes. Statements are presented in a logical order using the correct theorems.

Yes. The conclusion was used to contradict the assu

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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