Question

Identify the hypothesis of the statement.

If a and b are positive, then a−b is positive.


If a−b is positive, then a and b are positive.


a−b is positive.


a and b are positive.


If a and b are positive, then a−b is positive.

Answer 1

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Answer:

a and b are positive.

Explanation:

The form is ...

IF <hypothesis>, THEN <conclusion>

The hypothesis is the wording between IF and THEN. In your given statement it is ...

a and b are positive