Mathematics
Grade9
Easy
Question
Arrange statements A–E
Write an indirect proof of the corollary:
If ABC is a right-angle triangle, BC is the hypotenuse, then ∠A is the right angle.
Given that ∆QPR is the right-angle triangle, QR is the hypotenuse.
A. That means say ∠R or ∠Q is a right angle.
B. But this contradicts, the given statement that QR is the hypotenuse.
C. The contradiction shows that the temporary assumption that ∠P is not the right angle is false. This proves that ∠P is the right angle.
D. Then, by known theorem, you can conclude that PQ or PR is the hypotenuse.
E. Temporarily assume that ∠P is not a right angle.
What is the first statement of proof?
- B
- C
- D
- E
The correct answer is: E
The first statement of proof is “Temporarily assume that ∠P is not a right angle.”
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