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.
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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".