Concept explainers
To find: Whether the stated conclusion is valid based on the given information, if not, write invalid, and use Venn diagram.
Answer to Problem 24PPS
The conclusion is invalid.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Michelle does not live by the beach.
Conclusion: Michelle is a Missouri resident.
Calculation:
Draw a Venn diagram. According to the conditional, if one is a Missouri resident, then one does not live by a beach.” So, draw a
Use Law of Detachment.
“if
Law of Detachment shows “if
Therefore, the statement is invalid.
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