Determine Whether the Following Argument Is Valid

question 163

Short Answer

Determine whether the following argument is valid. Rainy days make gardens grow. Gardens don't grow if it is not hot. It always rains on a day that is not hot. Therefore, if it is not hot, then it is hot.

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