Identify the contrapositive of the following statement. If x = 2, then x + 3 = 5.

a) If x + 3 = 5, then x = 2.

b) If x + 3 ≠ 5, then x ≠ 2.

c) If x ≠ 2, then x + 3 ≠ 5.

d) x = 2 and x + 3 = 5.

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Sophia Frey

9 November, 06:15

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Roderick Mcdowell · Answer 1

Law of Contrapositive switch the statements and then negate both x + 3 ≠ 5, then x ≠ 2

Thus B is your answer.

Identify the contrapositive of the following statement. If x = 2, then x + 3 = 5.a) If x + 3 = 5, then x = 2.b) If x + 3 ≠ 5, then x ≠ 2.c) If x ≠ 2, then x + 3 ≠ 5.d) x = 2 and x + 3 = 5.