Determine Whether the Following Argument Is Valid $n > 2 , \text { then } n ^ { 2 } > 4 \text {. Suppose that } n \leq 2 \text {. Then } n ^ { 2 } \leq 4 \text {. }$

question 53

Short Answer

Determine whether the following argument is valid. Name the rule of inference or the fallacy. If n is a real number such that $n > 2 , \text { then } n ^ { 2 } > 4 \text {. Suppose that } n \leq 2 \text {. Then } n ^ { 2 } \leq 4 \text {. }$

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Prostaglandins

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Steroids

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Target Cells

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