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This algebra quiz helps to show you how important it is to be exact in math. If you can find a simple proof that precisely describes all cases of a particular situation it can save having to check a lot of different values.
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In math being asked to 'justify' a result is the same as being asked to 'prove' a result
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The rule is 'A prime number can be divided only by itself and 1'. If a number can be divided exactly by 2 then it is NOT a prime number
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The result of multiplying any whole number by 2 is a number which has 2 as a factor. By definition any number which has 2 as a factor is even
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Only one counter example is needed to prove that he is wrong. Since 2 is the only even prime number, any other prime added to 2 will give an odd number. 2 + 11 = 13
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The first two statements are only true of an isosceles right angled triangle. A proof must be true in all cases
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Look at the equivalent French spelling: horse = cheval (6 letters, starting with C). This sort of silly reasoning is called a fallacy. Math proofs have to be much more precise
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The square root of a square number is said to be a repeated factor. The 5 factors of 16 are: 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16
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People claim to have worked out Pi to a million decimal places but still it is not ABSOLUTELY accurate!
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