Ch 30: ACT Math: Logic in Mathematics
About This Chapter
ACT Math: Logic in Mathematics - Chapter Summary
These lessons will get you ready to answer questions about logic in mathematics on the ACT Math exam. Study this chapter and you'll be able to review:
- Critical thinking skills
- Conditional statements
- Direct and geometric proofs
Each lesson in this chapter was shaped by an expert in the field of mathematics. You can watch the videos and view our transcripts to ensure you understand how logic is applied in these areas. Assess your knowledge after each lesson by completing our interactive quizzes.
1. Critical Thinking and Logic in Mathematics
Logic has its own unique language and way of defining what is true and false. Watch this video lesson to learn how you can critically think in the language of logic while working with math.
2. Conditional Statements in Math
Sometimes, what is true in the mathematical world of logic is false in the real world. Check out this lesson to learn how to identify conditional statements and how you can differentiate between what is logically true and what is true in reality.
3. Direct Proofs: Definition and Applications
In math, we can't explain that something is true just because. That's not enough. In this lesson, we'll learn to prove things using one of our most straightforward tools, the direct proof.
4. Geometric Proofs: Definition and Format
Do you have something to prove? Can you explain why? In this lesson, we'll learn all about geometric proofs, including the parts that comprise a proof.
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