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Biconditional Statement

Study Guide

Key Definition

A biconditional statement is a combination of a conditional statement and its converse written in the 'if and only if' form. It's represented by the symbol $\leftrightarrow$ or $\Leftrightarrow$. For example, $p \leftrightarrow q$ means that $p \rightarrow q$ and $q \rightarrow p$.

Important Notes

A biconditional statement is true if and only if both the conditionals are true.
The 'if and only if' clause in a biconditional statement signifies that both the condition and its converse are true.
The symbols $\leftrightarrow$ and $\Leftrightarrow$ are commonly used to represent biconditional statements.

Mathematical Notation

$p \leftrightarrow q$ represents a biconditional statement, meaning that both $p \rightarrow q$ and $q \rightarrow p$ are true.

Remember to use proper notation when writing biconditional statements.

Why It Works

Biconditional statements work because they establish a two-way truth relationship between two conditions. If one condition is true, the other must also be true, and vice versa.

Remember

The key phrase in a biconditional statement is 'if and only if'. It signifies a two-way relationship between conditions.

Quick Reference

Biconditional Statement Symbol:$\leftrightarrow$ or $\Leftrightarrow$

Understanding Biconditional Statement

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Beginner Explanation

A biconditional statement is a statement that is true if and only if both its conditional and converse are true.

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Beginner

Which of the following is a biconditional statement?

Real-World Problem

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Intermediate

Birthday Scenario

Your friend tells you: 'If and only if it is my birthday, there will be a party tonight.'

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Intermediate

Think About This

Write the two conditional statements associated with the biconditional statement: 'A rectangle is a square if and only if the adjacent sides are congruent.'

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Advanced

Which of the following is not a biconditional statement?

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