Jared uses two theorems together to make a conjecture about the sum of the interior angles of pentagons. Is Jared using inductive reasoning or deductive reasoning? Explain how you know.

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Jared uses two theorems together to make a conjecture about the sum of the interior angles of pentagons. Is Jared using inductive reasoning or deductive reasoning?  Explain how you know.

justus · Answer

Inductive reasoning is reasoning based on a set of observations, while deductive reasoning is reasoning based on facts.

justus · Answer

Hopefully this will help you solve the rest.

Jaqueline · Answer

Thanks! This does help :)

justus · Answer

You're welcome! it's my pleasure to help you.