Which statement best describes deductive reasoning? A. It uses previously proven or accepted properties to reach a conclusion. B. It uses observation of patterns and past events to reach a conclusion. C. It uses any convenient method to reach a conclusion. D. all of the above Which is a conditional statement? A. I can buy the sandwich if I have enough money. B. Throw the ball. C. I will go to the store. D. Wait until tomorrow.
Answer;
It uses previously proven or accepted properties to reach a conclusion
Deductive reasoning is a type of reasoning that uses previously proven or accepted properties to reach conclusions.
Explanation;
-Deductive reasoning is coming to a logical conclusion from one or more general statements.
-It combines premises with conclusions.
-It differs from inductive reasoning because a conclusion is reached by applying general rules that hold over a closed domain of discourse that narrows the range under consideration until only a conclusion is left