SOLUTION: if x^2=4, then x=-2 or x=2 what is the conclusion of the statement? a.x^2=4 b. x=-2 c.x=2 d. x=-2 or x=2 this is prob really easy but i just don't understand what its asking f

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Question 887879: if x^2=4, then x=-2 or x=2 what is the conclusion of the statement?
a.x^2=4
b. x=-2
c.x=2
d. x=-2 or x=2
this is prob really easy but i just don't understand what its asking for.
Answer by 2897696(96) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is a if then statement...
the if part is the hypothesis, and the then part is the conclusion.
based on this information, the if part of the statement:
(If X^2=4), then x=-2 or x=2. the parentheses part is the hypothesis.
The conclusion is the then part, so...
If x^4=4, (THEN X=-2 OR X=2) parenthesis part is the conclusion.
ANSWER: D, x=2 x=-2