"Either Oklahoma or Miami will win the game. Miami's going to win. Therefore, Oklahoma will lose." Choose the best symbolization of the statement and evaluate its validity.
A) ( o v m) & ~( o & m), m, ~ o; this argument is valid
B) o v m, m, ~ o; this argument is valid
C) o v m, m, ~ o; this argument is invalid
D) ( o v m) & ~(o & m), m, ~ o; this argument is invalid
E) None of the answers are correct

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"Either Oklahoma or Miami will win the game. Miami's going to win. Therefore, Oklahoma will lose." Choose the best symbolization of the statement and evaluate its validity.
A) ( o v m) & ~( o & m), m, ~ o; this argument is valid 
B) o v m, m, ~ o; this argument is valid 
C) o v m, m, ~ o; this argument is invalid 
D) ( o v m) & ~(o & m), m, ~ o; this argument is invalid 
E) None of the answers are correct

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The Answer of "Either Oklahoma or Miami will win the game. Miami's going to win. Therefore, Oklahoma will lose." Choose the best symbolization of the statement and evaluate its validity.
A) ( o v m) & ~( o & m), m, ~ o; this argument is valid 
B) o v m, m, ~ o; this argument is valid 
C) o v m, m, ~ o; this argument is invalid 
D) ( o v m) & ~(o & m), m, ~ o; this argument is invalid 
E) None of the answers are correct

"Either Oklahoma or Miami Will Win the Game