write me notes on math true or false statements

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Sure! Here are notes on some math true or false statements:

1. True: The sum of any two odd numbers is always even.
- Example: 3 + 5 = 8 (both odd numbers)

2. False: The product of any two negative numbers is always positive.
- Example: (-3) * (-4) = 12 (product of negative numbers, but positive result)

3. True: A square is always a rectangle.
- Explanation: A square is a special type of rectangle with all sides equal in length.

4. False: Dividing by zero is always undefined.
- Explanation: Division by zero is undefined, except in certain mathematical limits and undefined forms.

5. True: The cosine of an angle in a right triangle is the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse.
- Explanation: In trigonometry, cosine (cos) is defined as the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse.

6. False: All prime numbers are odd.
- Counterexample: The number 2 is a prime number, but it is even.

7. True: The square root of a negative number is always undefined in the set of real numbers.
- Explanation: Real numbers do not have a square root that is negative.

8. False: Adding zero to any number always doubles its value.
- Counterexample: 7 + 0 = 7 (the value remains the same)

9. True: The order of operations in mathematics is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).
- Explanation: This order ensures consistent evaluation of arithmetic expressions.

10. False: Every whole number is a natural number.
- Explanation: Whole numbers include zero, while natural numbers start from 1 onwards. Therefore, zero is not considered a natural number.

Remember, these are just general notes, and each statement could be explored more deeply depending on specific mathematical contexts or conditions.