Explanation Given: The given argument is as follows. Premise: Novels written in the 19 th century was not written on a word processor. Premise: Jake finished his first novel last year. Conclusion: Jake’s first novel was written on a word processor. a) The premise can be rephrased as “If a novel was written in 19th century, then it was not written on a word processor.” b) According to the second premise ‘Jake finished his first novel last year’ means the Jake has finished the novel in 20 th century...

Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach (6th Edition)

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Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, William L. Briggs

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 1.D, Problem 43E

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Consider the following argument.

a) If necessary, rephrase the first premise so it has the form if p then q.

b) Identify the type of argument, and determine its validity with a Venn diagram.

c) Discuss the truth of the premises, and state whether the argument is sound.

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