Question

How is inductive reasoning used in geometry?

A.
Inductive reasoning is never used in geometry.
B.
Inductive reasoning is used to support a mathematical proof.
C.
Inductive reasoning is used to create a hypothesis, which can lead to a discovery and/or a proof.
D.
Inductive reasoning is used to prove algebraic rules that describe patterns.

Answer 1

Hi rosline, and welcome to QuestionCove.
Inductive reasoning is when you use specific observations to make broad generalizations. With this in mind, I think creating a hypothesis best fits the definition.
An example of inductive reasoning might go like this:
I notice that for all the triangles I've seen, the angle measures add up to 180 degrees. I use this observation to make a hypothesis that all triangles have angle measures that add up to 180 degrees

For comparison, deductive reasoning uses generalized rules to make a specific conclusion.
For example, if I know that shape is a square and I know that all squares are also rectangles, then I can deduce from the general rule that this particular shape is a rectangle.