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 Statement (Propositions)





         A statement or proposition is a




     declarative sentence that is either true




     or false but not both





   Example 1:




  (a) The earth is round.  Yes




  (b) 2+3=5                                                     Yes




  (c) Do you speak English?No. This is a question.




  (d) 3-x=5                                                     No. May true or false




  (e) Take two aspirins.    No.This is a command.




  (f) The temperature on the



         surface the planet Venus is 800 F  Yes.





  (g) The sun will come out tomorrow  Yes.
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