Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's go through the statements one by one and determine which pairs are logically true or false.
The Original Conditional Statement:
A. Conditional: If an animal is a lion, then it is a cat that can roar.
This is the given statement and serves as the baseline.
Other Statements Derived from the Conditional:
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B. Converse: If an animal is a cat that can roar, then it is a lion.
- The converse swaps the hypothesis and the conclusion. However, this is false, because other animals (like tigers) are also cats that can roar but are not lions.
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C. Inverse: If an animal is not a lion, then it is not a cat that can roar.
- The inverse negates both parts of the conditional. This statement is false because other cats (such as tigers) can roar but are not lions.
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D. Contrapositive: If an animal is not a cat that can roar, then it is not a lion.
- The contrapositive negates both the hypothesis and the conclusion and reverses them. This is true, because if an animal cannot roar and is not a cat, it logically cannot be a lion.
Conclusion for Question 9:
The logically true pairs are:
- A and D.
Conclusion for Question 10:
The logically false pairs are:
- B and C.
Would you like a more detailed explanation of any part of this? Here are some related questions you could explore:
- How do you derive the inverse from a conditional statement?
- What is the relationship between the converse and contrapositive?
- Can there be situations where the converse is true?
- Why is the contrapositive always logically equivalent to the original conditional?
- How does the truth of the inverse relate to the original conditional?
Tip: Remember, the contrapositive of a true conditional statement is always true, but the converse and inverse are not necessarily true.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Logic
Conditionals
Formulas
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Theorems
Converse, Inverse, Contrapositive of Conditional Statements
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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