Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Logic - 3.8 Arguments and Euler Diagrams - Exercise Set 3.8 - Page 204: 45

Answer

No, the provided statement, “I can’t use Euler diagrams to determine the validity of an argument if one of the premises is false.” does not make sense.

Work Step by Step

So, the conclusion is that Tom is not an animal and can be made as Tom does not lies within the circle of animal. Therefore, the argument is valid. Hence, Euler diagram can be used to determine the validity of an argument if one of the premises is false. No, the provided statement does not make sense.
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