Decide Whether the Argument Is an Example of Inductive or Deductive

question 141

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the argument is an example of inductive or deductive reasoning.
-5 + 31 = 36, 17 + 5 = 22, 17 + 37 = 54. Therefore, the sum of two prime numbers is even.

• A)Inductive
• B)Deductive

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