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1 An indirect proof uses a temporary assumption that
the desired conclusion is false. By then showing that this assumption leads to a logical impossibility, the original statement is proven true by contradiction.

2 longer ST larger F

3 CB AB CD longer

4 congruent B Hinge Theorem

5 false true true false

6 x is divisible by 6 x/6 x n 2 x n x 2 6n 3n 3n 2 x is odd false x is not divisible by 6

7 A B C 90 80 100 85 95 AB is longer Car A, Car C, Car B You can temporarily assume x = 3


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