Question

Read the following two statements. Then, if possible, use the Law of Detachment to draw a conclusion.

If x = 3, then 3x – 4 = 5.
x = 3

x = 3

3x – 4 = 5

not possible

If 3x – 4 = 5, then x = 3.

Answer 1

From the first statement "If x = 3, then 3x – 4 = 5" and the second statement "x = 3", it is possible to use the Law of Detachment to draw the conclusion that "3x – 4 = 5".