Question

Which statements are true of deductive reasoning?

It is used to prove that statements are true.

It is used to make general conclusions.

It is used when you solve an equation in algebra.

It is the opposite of inductive reasoning.

It is used to prove basic theorems.

Answer 1

* It is used to prove that statements are true.

* It is used when you solve an equation in algebra.

* It is used to prove basic theorems.

Answer 2

Deductive reasoning is the process of reasoning where one or more statements are considered that are known to be true. And all these help in reaching a logically certain conclusion.

So, the statements that are true of deductive reasoning are:

• It is used to prove that statements are true.

• It is used when you solve an equation in algebra.

• It is used to prove basic theorems.