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Construct logical arguments using laws of detachment (modus ponens), syllogism, tautology, and contradiction; judge the validity of arguments, and give counterexamples to disprove statements.
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Example: Find an example to show that triangles with two sides and one angle equal are not necessarily congruent.General Information
Subject Area: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 912
Body of Knowledge: Discrete Mathematics
Idea: Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning
Standard: Logic - Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of propositional logic, arguments, and methods of proof.
Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Content Complexity Rating:
Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning
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Date of Last Rating: 06/07
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
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