(a) translate the argument into symbolic form and (b) determine if the argument is valid or invalid. You may compare the argument to a standard form or use a truth table. If I can get my child to preschool by 8:45 a.m., then I can take the 9:00 a.m. class. If I can take the 9:00 a.m. class, then I can be done by 2:00 p.m. ∴ If I can get my child to preschool by 8:45 a.m., then I can be done by 2:00 p.m.

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(a) translate the argument into symbolic form and (b) determine if the argument is valid or invalid. You may compare the argument to a standard form or use a truth table.  If I can get my child to preschool by 8:45 a.m., then I can take the 9:00 a.m. class. If I can take the 9:00 a.m. class, then I can be done by 2:00 p.m.          ∴ If I can get my child to preschool by 8:45 a.m., then I can be done by 2:00 p.m.