Asked by Stacie Strohbeen on May 11, 2024
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Which of the following pairs of propositions is equivalent?
A) Jack is tall.Jack is short.
B) Jack is a lawyer.Jack is an attorney.
C) Jack is tall.Jack is married.
D) Jack is a Baptist.Jack is a Christian.
E) Jack is a lawyer.Jack is married.
Attorney
A professional authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice.
Equivalent
Equal in value, function, or meaning, often referring to expressions or quantities in mathematics or logic that are interchangeable.
Propositions
Statements expressing judgments or opinions that can be either true or false.
- Differentiate between equivalent and non-equivalent propositions.
Verified Answer
EH
Elianny HilarioMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
B) "Jack is a lawyer" and "Jack is an attorney" are equivalent because both statements convey the same profession, just using different terms for it.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between equivalent and non-equivalent propositions.