Q40. - Algebra 1

Question

Find a counterexample for each conditional statement.

If an animal cannot fly, then the animal is not a bird.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The statement that "if an animal cannot fly, then the animal is not a bird" is not true.

Step 1. Given Statement.

If an animal cannot fly, then the animal is not a bird.

Step 2. Description of step.

To find a counterexample for the given statement.

Since there are various animals like cats, dogs that cannot fly and are not birds.

But there are animals like the ostrich which cannot fly still considered a bird.

Step 3. Conclusion.

Therefore the statement that "if an animal cannot fly, then the animal is not a bird" is not true.