Define "counterexample." A. a general rule for a pattern B. an exception to a proposed general rule C. evidence to prove a conjecture true D. a conjecture or educated guess

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Adrian Butler

28 February, 23:07

Define "counterexample." A. a general rule for a pattern B. an exception to a proposed general rule C. evidence to prove a conjecture true D. a conjecture or educated guess

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Alfred Washington · Answer 1

I believe the answer you're looking for is B.

A counterexample to a conjecture would prove the conjecture false. Thus eliminates C and D. A counterexample (as mentioned) is an exception to a rule, thus ruling out A.