Let P(a, b) and Q(a, b) be the open sentences defined by P(a, b) : a = b and Q(a, b) : a^2 − b^2 = 0, respectively, where the variables a and b can take any value in Z. Determine the truth value of the open sentence Q(a, b) ⇒ P(a, b) for each (a, b) ∈ {(2, −2),(5, 7),(3, 3)}. Explain your answers.  (Z is the set of intergers)

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