Find the Sum $-$ 18)
A) $-$ 36
B) $-$ 18
C)0
D)36
E)18

question 17

Multiple Choice

Find the sum. 18 + ( $-$ 18)

• A) \(-\) 36
• B) \(-\) 18
• C)0
• D)36
• E)18

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Definitions:

Equivocation

The misleading use of a word with more than one meaning or sense, causing an argument to appear logical when it is not.

Shifting Meaning

A logical fallacy that occurs when the meaning of a term or phrase changes in the course of an argument.

Straw Man

A fallacy where an opponent's argument is misrepresented to be easily attacked or refuted.

Diversion

A tactic used in argumentation to distract from the main issue by shifting attention to an unrelated subject.