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QuizMultiple Choice

Introduction to Logic and Euclidean Geometry — Test

Question 19 • Geometry

Given: p : Angles XYZ and RST are vertical angles. q : Angles XYZ and RST are congruent. Which statement is logically equivalent to p rightarrow q ?

Answer
A
If angles XYZ and RST are not congruent, then they are not vertical angles.
B
If angles XYZ and RST are vertical angles, then they are not congruent.
C
If angles XYZ and RST are not vertical angles, then they are not congruent.
D
If angles XYZ and RST are congruent, then they are vertical angles.

Explanation

The contrapositive of “if p, then q” is “if not q, then not p,” and it is logically equivalent to the original statement. Here, not q means the angles are not congruent, and not p means they are not vertical angles. So the equivalent statement is “If angles XYZ and RST are not congruent, then they are not vertical angles.”

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