8. For each of these arguments determine whether the argument is correct or incorrect and explain why. a) Everyone enrolled in the university has lived in a dormitory. Mia has never lived in a dormitory. Therefore, Mia is not enrolled in the university. b) A convertible car is fun to drive. Isaac's car is not a convertible. Therefore, Isaac's car is not fun to drive. c) Quincy likes all action movies. Quincy likes the movie Eight Men Out. Therefore, Eight Men Out is an action movie. d) All lobstermen set at least a dozen traps. Hamilton is a lobsterman. Therefore, Hamilton sets at least a dozen traps.

8. For each of these arguments determine whether the argument is correct or incorrect and explain why. a) Everyone enrolled in the university has lived in a dormitory. Mia has never lived in a dormitory. Therefore, Mia is not enrolled in the university. b) A convertible car is fun to drive. Isaac's car is not a convertible. Therefore, Isaac's car is not fun to drive. c) Quincy likes all action movies. Quincy likes the movie Eight Men Out. Therefore, Eight Men Out is an action movie. d) All lobstermen set at least a dozen traps. Hamilton is a lobsterman. Therefore, Hamilton sets at least a dozen traps.

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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