?S ? ?F $\frac { F } { S }$ A) MP-Valid

question 177

Multiple Choice

?S ? ?F $\frac { F } { S }$

• A) MP-valid.
• B) DS-invalid.
• C) DA-invalid.
• D) MT-valid.
• E) DS-valid.

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