Use the Law of Syllogism to determine whether a valid conclusion can be reached from the set of statements. If a valid conclusion is not possible, choose not possible.

If you are 18 years old, then you are in college.
If you are in college, then you are not done learning.

a. not possible
b. You are no more than 18 years old.
c. You are at least 18 years old.
d. If you are 18 years old, then you are not done learning.

Question

Use the Law of Syllogism to determine whether a valid conclusion can be reached from the set of statements. If a valid conclusion is not possible, choose not possible.

If you are 18 years old, then you are in college.
If you are in college, then you are not done learning.

a. not possible
b. You are no more than 18 years old.
c. You are at least 18 years old.
d. If you are 18 years old, then you are not done learning.

kamibug · Answer

The law of Syllogism is If p→q, and q→r, then p→r. In this case, p would be "If you are 18 years old" and r would be "then you are not done learning" So, because p→r, the answer is D. "If you are 18 years old, then you are not done learning.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks

kamibug · Answer

No problem. And thank you for the medal! xD