conjecture
definition
generalization that seems to be true but no proof
deductive
drawing conclusions with given info mostly formal
1
guess and check
definition
declarative sentence that is either true or false (not both)
variable
letter that represents any of the numbers of some set of number
theorem definition
conjecture with given proof
inductive
drawing a conclusion based on specific examples
2
table or orderly list
p AND q
both have to be true to be true, one thats false then false
generalization
a conclusion drawn
3
look for a new pattern
p OR q
one or both to be true , only false when both are false.
Polya's 4 Principles
1~understand the problem
2~devise plan
3~carry out plan
4~look back
4
Draw picture/diagram
counterexample
example that disproves a statement