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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following is a counterexample to the statement "All odd numbers are divisible by 3" a. 8 is not divisible by 3 b. 3 is divisible by itself c. 7 is a prime number d. 9 is divisible by 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

C. 7 is an odd number and can't be divisible by 3.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

aaa i get it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

counter :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So @Calcmathlete is right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you once again XD

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Anytime :)

OpenStudy (shane_b):

A counter example is one that disproves a statement/conclusion. a) Cannot be true because 8 isn't an odd number. b & d) Aren't true because they agree with the statement. c) Is correct because 7 is an odd number but it's not divisible by 3.

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