Law of Detachment and Syllogism

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What is the Law of Detachment?

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The Law of Detachment states that if a conditional statement (p → q) is true and the hypothesis (p) is true, then the conclusion (q) must also be true.

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Provide an example of the Law of Detachment.

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If it is raining (p), then the ground is wet (q). It is raining (p). Therefore, the ground is wet (q).

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What is the Law of Syllogism?

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The Law of Syllogism states that if the first statement implies a second statement (p → q) and the second statement implies a third statement (q → r), then the first statement implies the third statement (p → r).

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Provide an example of the Law of Syllogism.

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If it is snowing (p), then school is canceled (q). If school is canceled (q), then the big test will not be given today (r). Therefore, if it is snowing (p), then the big test will not be given today (r).

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What does it mean if a conclusion is 'invalid'?

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A conclusion is considered 'invalid' if it does not logically follow from the premises or statements provided.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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How can you determine if a conclusion is valid using the Law of Detachment?

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To determine if a conclusion is valid using the Law of Detachment, check if the hypothesis of the conditional statement is true. If it is, then the conclusion must also be true.

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What is a conditional statement?

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A conditional statement is a logical statement that has two parts: a hypothesis (p) and a conclusion (q), typically expressed in the form 'If p, then q'.

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What is the significance of the hypothesis in a conditional statement?

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The hypothesis is the condition that must be met for the conclusion to be true. If the hypothesis is false, the truth of the conclusion cannot be determined.

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What is a counterexample in the context of logical statements?

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A counterexample is an example that disproves a statement or proposition by showing that the conclusion does not hold true when the hypothesis is true.

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How do you apply the Law of Syllogism in problem-solving?

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To apply the Law of Syllogism, identify two conditional statements where the conclusion of the first statement matches the hypothesis of the second statement, then derive a new conclusion.