Q55.
Question
Write a counterexample for each conditional statement.
If you were born in Florida, then you live in Florida.
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The Counterexample of the given Conditional Statement is “If you were born in Florida then you may or may not live in Florida”.
1Step 1. Given information.
The given conditional statement is ‘’ If you were born in Florida, then you live in Florida’’.
2Step 2. Concept used.
If you were born in Florida, it does not mean that you live in Florida.
It means, it is not always true that if you were born in Florida then you live in Florida.
3Step 3. To find the Counterexample of the given statement.
The Counterexample of the given Conditional Statement is “If you were born in Florida then you may or may not live in Florida”
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