Holt Mcdougal Larson Algebra 2: Student Edition 2012
Holt Mcdougal Larson Algebra 2: Student Edition 2012
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780547647159
Author: HOLT MCDOUGAL
Publisher: HOLT MCDOUGAL
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Chapter SR26, Problem 1P
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State whether the conclusion is valid or invalid. If the conclusion is valid, name the type of logical argument used.

Valid, This is an example of Chain Rule Argument.

Given:

If Scott goes to the store, then he will buy sugar. If he buys sugar, then he will bake cookies. Scott goes to the store. Therefore, he will bake cookies.

Concept Used:

  • A logical argument has two given statements, called premises, and a statement, called a conclusion, that follows from the premises.

Calculation:

The given statement is −

If Scott goes to the store, then he will buy sugar. If he buys sugar, then he will bake cookies. Scott goes to the store. Therefore, he will bake cookies.

The conclusion is valid. This is an example of Chain Rule Argument.

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