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Quarter 2
Activity Sheet No. 8
Learning Competencies:
1.Uses inductive or deductive reasoning in an argument (M8GE-IIh-1)
2. Writes proof (both direct and indirect) (M8GE-Iii-j-1)

Directions: Check on your understanding by working on this activity. Use the examples as guide. Draw a conclusion
from each given situation. Identify the kind of reasoning used.

1. 5, 10, 15, 20. The next number is _________________.

2. Coplanar points are points on the same plane. X, Y, Z are coplanar points. Therefore ________________________.
3. A regular polygon is equilateral. BELEN is a regular pentagon. Therefore ________________.
4. Vertical angles are congruent. Angle DFA and angle DOA are vertical angles. Then ________________.
5. Cia always leaves for work at 6:30 a.m. Cia is always on time. Cia assumes, then, ________________.

I Need Proof!
Directions: Fill in the blanks by choosing your answers from the box. Write it on a separate sheet of paper.

2(𝑏+1)=−6 2𝑏+2=−6 2b 8
=
2 2
Given Prove by Simplification
Subtraction Property of Equality Addition Property of Equality Multiplicative Property of Equality

Prove that if 2(𝑏+1)=−6, then 𝑏=−4.

Given:2(𝑏+1)=−6
Prove: 𝑏=−4

Proof:
Statements Reasons
1. 2(𝑏+1)=−6
2. Distributive Property of Equality
3. 2𝑏+2−2=−6−2
4. 2𝑏=−8 by Simplification
5. Division Property of Equality
6. b=−4