Unit 6 Review and Checkpoint
A free Logic lesson from the “Biconditionals and Definitions” unit, with a worked example and practice problems including step-by-step solutions.
An iff definition requires two directions: every named object has the defining property, and every object with the property belongs to the named class. Test a proposed definition with examples and near-miss non-examples. A four-equal-side condition, for example, does not distinguish squares from other rhombi. This review checks performance on mathematical tasks. For extended written work, use the separate rubric with a tutor or teacher; the automatic quiz does not certify proof-writing proficiency.
What you'll learn
- Review iff statements, definitions, examples, and necessary/sufficient reasoning
- Choose the reasoning tool that matches the statement
- Explain why an answer is valid, invalid, true, false, or unsupported
Worked example
Problem. Over the integers, n is even iff n=2k for some integer k. What must a proof of this biconditional establish?
- Iff requires each direction.
- One example cannot establish a universal definition or equivalence.
Answer: Both implications
Lesson preview: this page shows 5 practice items. The interactive activity contains 8 practice items and 8 quiz items (multiple choice). Counts include repeated prompts and variants.
Practice problems
1. Over the integers, n is even iff n=2k for some integer k. What must a proof of this biconditional establish?
Choices: One numerical example · Both implications · Only even→2k · Only 2k→even
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- Iff requires each direction.
- One example cannot establish a universal definition or equivalence.
Answer: Both implications
2. Is “a square is a figure with four equal sides” a sufficient definition among quadrilaterals?
Choices: No; a non-square rhombus is a counterexample · Yes, equal sides force right angles · No, squares have unequal sides · Yes, every quadrilateral is a square
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- Equal sides do not force right angles.
- The proposed definition admits objects outside the intended class.
Answer: No; a non-square rhombus is a counterexample
3. Using the inclusive definition, which description defines a rectangle?
Choices: A quadrilateral with four equal sides · A quadrilateral with one right angle · A four-sided shape that is not a square · A quadrilateral with four right angles
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- Four right angles specify rectangles and include squares.
- Equal sides alone describe rhombi, not exactly rectangles.
Answer: A quadrilateral with four right angles
4. For integers n, “n is divisible by 7 iff n is even” is true for every n.
Choices: False · True
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- The integer 2 is even but is not divisible by 7.
- Failure of one direction disproves the biconditional.
Answer: False
5. A workshop rule says “Admitted implies registered.” Which is necessary for admission?
Choices: Being unregistered · Being registered · Having a blue badge · Being registered guarantees admission
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- Necessary means it must hold whenever admission occurs.
- The rule requires registration but does not promise admission to every registered person.
Answer: Being registered
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