Question

Using the Law of Detachment if a polynomial is prime, then it cannot be factored. 5x+13y is prime.

Answer 1

Answer and Step-by-step explanation: Law of deduction is a mathematical logic that states the following:

1) If p happens, then q happens;

2) p is true;

Then, a there is a third statement that is

3) q is also true.

In this question,

If a polynomial is prime, then it cannot be factored.

Statement p is that 5x + 13y is a polynomial and is prime, i.e., p is true.

Statement q is that "it cannot be factored"

Therefore, 5x + 13y cannot be factored.