Read the following statements then decide if, when combined, they present a convincing argument. You may need to refer back to y
our Polygon Graphic Organizer as you consider the following statements and decide if the conclusion is correct. Be sure to justify your reasoning. Fact #1: A square has four sides of equal length.
Fact #2: A square is a rectangle because it has four right angles.
Fact #3: A rhombus also has four sides of equal length.
the conclusion is not justified. No statement is made regarding the angles of the rhombus
Step-by-step explanation:
A square is a rectangle because of its right angles, not because of its equal-length sides. The rhombus having equal-length sides does not qualify it as a rectangle. The conclusion of the argument is unsupported.
