What kind of reasoning is used here?

If a = b and c = d, then a • c = b • d.

A.
deductive

B.
inductive

C.
hypothesis

D.
conclusion
@Muzzack D?

Question

What kind of reasoning is used here?

 

    If a = b and c = d, then a • c = b • d.

  
 
 

 

 
  

  A. 
  deductive   
   

 

 
  

  B. 
  inductive   
   

 

 
  

  C. 
  hypothesis   
   

 

 
  

  D. 
  conclusion  
@Muzzack D?

muzzack · Answer

i would say d or c

shamil98 · Answer

It's neither.

muzzack · Answer

then what is it???

shamil98 · Answer

Go read up on all your answer choices, then use your judgement to conclude the answer.

anonymous · Answer

But they're making a conclusion. If a = b and c = d, then a • c = b • d.
they say what it is, therefore, it is a conclusion..in my opinion

muzzack · Answer

exactly @shamil98 so what is it?

muzzack · Answer

Inductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning is reasoning in which the premises seek to supply strong evidence for the truth of the conclusion.

shamil98 · Answer

I'd have guessed it would use the law of syllogism.

muzzack · Answer

look at the defintion @shamil98 then come back here

shamil98 · Answer

Don't be so rude. I'm merely expressing my guess/opinion. I could be wrong. Jeez.

anonymous · Answer

we also stating our opinions, not being rude.