Question:
Examples of deductive reasoning
Systematic reasoning - Patterns of deductive thinking
Decide whether the following hypothetical arguments are valid or invalid:
1. If the balloon burst, then it lost air.
The balloon did not burst.
Therefore, the balloon did not lose air.
2. If the balloon burst, then it lost air.
The balloon did not lose air.
Therefore, the balloon did not burst.
3. If the balloon burst, then it lost air.
The balloon burst.
Therefore, it lost air.