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The second statement is the
x=y
7x=75
A. inverse
B. contradiction
C. contrapositive
D. converse
of the first.


Sagot :

To determine the relationship between the two statements:

1. First Statement:
[tex]\[ x = y \][/tex]

2. Second Statement:
[tex]\[ 7x = 75 \][/tex]

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. From the first statement, we know that [tex]\( x \)[/tex] equals [tex]\( y \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ x = y \][/tex]

2. Substitute [tex]\( x \)[/tex] with [tex]\( y \)[/tex] in the second statement:
[tex]\[ 7x = 75 \implies 7y = 75 \][/tex]

3. Solve the second statement for [tex]\( y \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ y = \frac{75}{7} \][/tex]
Calculate the integer part of [tex]\( \frac{75}{7} \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ y \approx 10.71 \quad \text{(This gives approximate value, but we will go with the integer part here.)} \][/tex]
Integer part of [tex]\( \frac{75}{7} \)[/tex] is [tex]\( 10 \)[/tex].

4. The integer part of [tex]\( \frac{75}{7} \)[/tex] is [tex]\( 10 \)[/tex], indicating:
[tex]\[ y \approx 10 \][/tex]

5. Since [tex]\( x = y \)[/tex], substitute back:
[tex]\[ x \approx 10 \][/tex]

Comparing the statements:

- First statement implies [tex]\( x = y \)[/tex].
- Second statement, when solved, provides [tex]\( x \approx 10 \)[/tex].

Since the second statement provides a specific value for [tex]\( x \)[/tex] that was derived from the relationship [tex]\( 7x = 75 \)[/tex], and does not align directly with [tex]\( x = y \)[/tex] without specific values, it represents a conflicting, mutually exclusive relationship with the first statement.

Thus, we can conclude that the second statement is a contradiction of the first.

Answer:
B. Contradiction