Line CF bisect segment ST. All lines bisect a segment at a 90 degree angle, so line CF and segment ST are perpendicular.

a.) Identify the premise(s) and the conclusion

b.) Determine whether the argument is valid and explain why or why not.

Question

Line CF bisect segment ST.  All lines bisect a segment at a 90 degree angle, so line CF and segment ST are perpendicular.

a.) Identify the premise(s) and the conclusion

b.)  Determine whether the argument is valid and explain why or why not.

anonymous · Answer

@zzr0ck3r

zzr0ck3r · Answer

if a line bisects another line, then the two lines are perpendicular.

anonymous · Answer

@zzr0ck3r  Ok... continue?

zzr0ck3r · Answer

what part of that sentence sounds like the premise?

anonymous · Answer

"All lines bisect a segment at a 90 degree angle"

anonymous · Answer

So i believe there are two premises:
"All lines bisect a segment at a 90 degree angle" and "Line CF bisects segment ST" correct?

anonymous · Answer

@whovianchick Can you help me out?  I believe i have the answer to A as shown in the last comment but I'm stumped on B

anonymous · Answer

@pooja195 could you be of assistance?