Question

Write the argument below in symbols to determine whether it is valid or invalid.State a reason for your conclusionSpecify the p and q you used.

If the gazebo is made of wood, then the vine is growing on the gazebo.
The vine is growing on the gazebo.
The gazebo is made of wood.

Answer 1

oh no

Answer 2

not a valid argument. this says
if P then Q
Q
therefore P

Answer 3

oh wait i read the line as "therefore the gazebo is made of wood." if that is not what it said, this is not an argument at all, just 3 statements

Answer 4

if satellite gives mtbender a million dollars, then mtbender is awesome.
mtbender is awesome.

so where's my money satellite? :)

Answer 5

p = gazebo is made of wood
q = the vine is growing on the gazebo
1. \(p \implies q\)
2. \(p\)
3. \(q\)

Answer 6

Err 2.q 3. p

Answer 7

will you take a check?

Answer 8

as long as it's of the "cashier's" variety... :)