Deductive Reasoning

Use the Law of Detachment to draw a conclusion from the two given statements. If not possible, write not possible.

Conditional: If n is an even number, then it is divisible by 2.

Premise: 4834 is an even number.

If possible, use the Law of Detachment to draw a conclusion from the two given statements. If not possible, write not possible.

Conditional: If points lie on a line, then they are collinear.

Premise: Points X, Y, and Z are in line m.

If possible, use the Law of Detachment to draw a conclusion from the two given statements. If not possible, write not possible.

Conditional: If there is lightening, then it is not safe to out in the open.

Premise: Mary sees lightening from her home

If possible, use the Law of Detachment to draw a conclusion from the two given statements. If not possible, write not possible.

Conditional: If x = 2, then 2x – 10 = –6.

Premise: x = 2