document.write( "Question 416425: If the argument below is valid, name which of the four valid forms of argument is represented. If it is not valid, name the fallacy that is represented.
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document.write( "If I catch the bus on time, then I am not late to work.
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document.write( "If I am not late to work, then I will get a raise.
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document.write( "Therefore, if I catch the bus on time, then I will get a raise.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #291787 by jim_thompson5910(35256)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! This is a valid argument because it is in the form of a hypothetical syllogism.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Remember, the basic form of a hypothetical syllogism is\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "1. If P, then Q \n" ); document.write( "2. If Q, then R \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "3. If P, then R\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Note: we're assuming statements 1) and 2) are true, which shows that statement 3) follows.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Also, please consider visiting my website: http://www.freewebs.com/jimthompson5910/home.html and making a donation. Thank you\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Jim \n" ); document.write( " |