An Argument Is Valid If

question 61

Multiple Choice

An argument is valid if:

• A)the premises are true
• B)the conclusion is true
• C)the premises and conclusion are all true
• D)most people would agree with the conclusion
• E)it has a structure such that the truth of the premises would guarantee the truth of the conclusion

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Definitions:

Pythagorean Theorem

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