If a polygon has six sides, then it is called a hexagon.

Identify the contrapositive of the conditional statement.

A. If a polygon is not called a hexagon, then it does not have six sides.

B. If a polygon does not have six sides, then it is not called a hexagon.

C. If a polygon has six sides, then it is not called a hexagon.

D. If a polygon is called a hexagon, then it has six sides.

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Justice Mcknight

26 February, 12:59

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Cadence Frazier · Answer 1

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The contrapositive is formed by switching the hypothesis and conclusion of the statement and negating both of them.