Asked by Yumari Molina on May 01, 2024
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Can two propositions be equivalent if their predicates do not consist of the same words?
A) Yes, but only if the subjects are worded identically.
B) Yes, but only if the subjects are also worded differently from each other.
C) Yes, because the predicates could have identical meanings.
D) No, because the predicates must be identical.
E) No, because they wouldn't be about the same topic.
Predicates
Functions or expressions in logic and mathematics that declare something about the subject, or in grammar, part of a sentence that tells something about the subject.
Equivalent
Denoting entities, ideas, or statements that have the same value, meaning, or function in a particular context.
Propositions
Statements or assertions that express a judgement or opinion, which can be either true or false.
- Understand propositions that are alike and ascertain the parameters for their equivalence.
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Cierra SmithMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Propositions can be equivalent if their predicates have identical meanings, even if they are not worded the same way. For example, "All dogs bark" is equivalent to "All canines make noise", even though the predicates "bark" and "make noise" are not identical.
Learning Objectives
- Understand propositions that are alike and ascertain the parameters for their equivalence.