. Determine whether the following argument is valid. I start to fall asleep if I read a math book. I drink soda whenever I start to fall asleep. If I drink a soda, then I must eat a candy bar. Therefore, leat a candy bar whenever I read a math book. Hint: p whenever q is equivalent to q → p.

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ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
Problem 16CT: Let P represent any statement. Classify as true or false. a P and P b P or P
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6. Determine whether the following argument is valid.
I start to fall asleep if I read a math book. I drink soda whenever I start to fall asleep. If I drink
a soda, then I must eat a candy bar. Therefore, I eat a candy bar whenever I read a math book.
Hint: p whenever q is equivalent to q → p.
Transcribed Image Text:6. Determine whether the following argument is valid. I start to fall asleep if I read a math book. I drink soda whenever I start to fall asleep. If I drink a soda, then I must eat a candy bar. Therefore, I eat a candy bar whenever I read a math book. Hint: p whenever q is equivalent to q → p.
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