Question: Formalize the following argument by using the given predicates and then rewriting the argument as a numbered sequence of statements. Identify each statement as either
Formalize the following argument by using the given predicates and then
rewriting the argument as a numbered sequence of statements. Identify
each statement as either a premise, or a conclusion that follows according
to a rule of inference from previous statements. In that case, state the
rule of inference and refer by number to the previous statements that the
rule of inference used.
(a) (3 points) Everybody who is at least 16 years old can get driver li-
cence. Azul does not have a driver licence yet. Therefore, Azul is
less than 16 years old.
Predicates: S(x)= x is at least 16 years old, D(x)=x can get a driver
licence". The domain of discourse is all people.
(b) (4 points) Dogs bark at cats. Max is a dog. Moonbeam is a cat.
Therefore, Max barks at Moonbeam
Predicates: B(x,y)="x barks at y", D(x)="x is a dog" and C(x)="x
is a cat". The domain of discourse is all animals.
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