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Write down the contrapositive of the following statements:

If x = y and y = 3, then x = 3.

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Solution

We know that the contrapositive of p → q is (~ q) → (~ p)

If x ≠ 3, then x ≠ y or y ≠ 3.

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Chapter 14: Mathematical Reasoning - Exercise [Page 263]

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