Question

Explain why the given conclusion uses inductive reasoning:3 + 5 = 8 and 13 + 5 = 18, therefore the sum of of two numbers is an even number (Geometry)

Answer 1

Inductive reasoning is when we observe specific situations and then we use them to create a general conclusion.

In this case, we take two examples, 3 + 5 = 8 and 13 + 5 = 18 in which the sum of the numbers is an even number. So, we generalize and say that the sum of two numbers is an even number.

This is not always true because for example:

4 + 5 = 9

And 9 is not an even number.