Determine whether the argument in the problem below is valid or invalid. If valid, name the type of reasoning and if invalid, determine the error in reasoning.

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If , then .

 

Therefore, .

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A. valid; indirect

B. valid; direct

C. valid; transitive

D. invalid; direct

E. invalid; indirect


Answer: A

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