Discrete Mathematics with Applications 4th Edition

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Chapter 3 - The Logic of Quantified Statements - Exercise Set 3.4 - Page 143: 15

Answer

Invalid by the converse error.

Work Step by Step

Converse Error: $\forall x$ if $P(x)$ then $Q(x)$. $Q(a)$ for a particular $a$. $\therefore P(a)$. (invalid conclusion) In this case P(x) is: Let x be two rational numbers m and n. Q(x) is: m+n is rational. a is the two particular rational numbers r and s.
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