Question

problem 20: (first taught in lesson 2) select the venn diagram that represents this set of conditional statements. all basset hounds have sad eyes. homer does not have sad eyes. therefore, homer is not a basset hound.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the statements

The first statement says all Basset Hounds have sad eyes, so the set of Basset Hounds is a subset of the set of animals with sad eyes.

Step2: Consider Homer's case

Homer does not have sad eyes. Since Basset Hounds are within the set of animals with sad eyes, Homer must be outside the "Animals with sad eyes" circle and thus outside the "Basset Hounds" circle.

Answer:

The Venn - diagram with a circle labeled "Animals with sad eyes" and a smaller circle inside it labeled "Basset Hounds", and a point labeled "Homer" outside the "Animals with sad eyes" circle.