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This fluffy breakfast food can also be found in a popular emoji and is often served with syrup.
Pancakes
If the conditional statement is symbolized as a--> b, how would you symbolize the converse of this statement?
b-->a
When the word and definition are in the conditional statement, what are the logically equivalent definitions?
Converse, Inverse, Contrapositive.
Is this argument valid or invalid?
When someone makes a 6-7 reference, Mr. Sousa get's frustrated.
You make a 6-7 reference.
Therefore, Mr. Sousa get's frustrated.
Valid
What is the symbolization of syllogism?
a-->b
b-->c
a-->c
This superhero’s real name is Peter Parker, and he’s known for saying, “With great power comes great responsibility.”
Spider Man
If the conditional statement is symbolized as a--> b, how would you symbolize the inverse of this statement?
not a --> not b
Is this conclusion true? Identify the type of statement.
Conditional Statement: If a wind is a zephyr, then it is a soft and gentle breeze.
If it is a soft and gentle breeze, then the wind is a zephyr.
Yes, converse statement
Why is this argument valid or invalid?
When someone makes a 6-7 reference, Mr. Sousa get's frustrated.
You make a 6-7 reference.
Therefore, Mr. Sousa get's frustrated.
Because this argument is the same as the conditional statement.
Is this an accurate form of syllogism?
If it’s Halloween, then kids eat too much candy.
If kids eat too much candy, then teachers regret scheduling a quiz the next day.
Therefore, if it’s Halloween, then teachers regret scheduling a quiz the next day.
Yes, If A → B, and B → C, then A → C
This planet is known for its giant red spot and is the largest in our solar system.
Jupiter
If the conditional statement is symbolized as a--> b, how would you symbolize the contrapositive of this statement?
Not b --> not a
Is this conclusion true? Identify the type of statement.
Conditional Statement: If something is luminous, then it gives off or reflects light and shines brightly in the dark.
If something is not luminous, then it does not give off or reflect light and shine brightly in the dark.
True, inverse with a definition.
Is this argument valid or invalid?
When someone makes a 6-7 reference, Mr. Sousa get's frustrated.
Mr. Sousa gets frustrated
Therefore, someone made a 6-7 reference.
Invalid
Is this an accurate form of syllogism? Bonus if you can state the symbolism (If A → B, and B → C, then A → C ect...)
If it’s Monday, then Mr. Sousa needs coffee.
Mr. Sousa needs coffee.
Therefore, it’s Monday.
No,
If A → B, B, Therefore, A
This viral dance move was created by wide receiver Justin Jefferson, and is also the name of the Philadelphia Flyers Mascot.
The Griddy
Is this conclusion true? Identify the type of statement.
Conditional Statement: If you wander too far off the trail, then you will end up in a quagmire.
If you do not wander too far off the trail, then you will not end up in a quagmire.
False, this is the inverse without a definition.
Why is this argument valid or invalid?
When someone makes a 6-7 reference, Mr. Sousa get's frustrated.
Mr. Sousa gets frustrated
Therefore, someone made a 6-7 reference.
The converse error.
Does this depict syllogism? Bonus if you can express the symbolism.
If something is a ghost, then it is a Halloween costume.
If something is made from a white sheet with eye holes, then it is a ghost.
Therefore, if something is made from a white sheet with eye holes, then it is a Halloween costume.
Yes
A → B, C → A, Therefore, C → B
In “Stranger Things,” this upside-down alternate dimension is home to terrifying monsters and shadowy creatures.
The Upside Down
This is the definition of a daredevil:
You are a daredevil
iff you are recklessly bold.
Give me two conditional statements that are equivalent to this statement.
If you are recklessly bold, then you are a daredevil. (Converse)
If you are not a daredevil, you are not recklessly bold. (Inverse)
If you are not recklessly bold, you are not a daredevil. (Contrapositive)
Is this argument valid or invalid? Explain why or why not.
If it's Halloween, then Mr. Sousa is eating the "tax" candy from his kid's bucket.
Mr. Sousa is NOT eating any "tax" candy.
Therefore, it's not Halloween.
This is valid because it is representing the contrapositive of the conditional statement.
Does this depict syllogism? Bonus if you can express the symbolism.
If you live in Maine, then you live in the United States.
If you live in Maine, then you live in New England.
Therefore, If you live in New England, then you live in the United States.
No.
A → B, A → C, Therefore, C → B.