Prove that the following two statements are not logically equivalent. In your proof, completely justify your...

Prove that the following two statements are not logically equivalent. In your proof, completely justify your answer.

(a) A real number is less than 1 only if its reciprocal is greater than 1.

(b) Having a reciprocal greater than 1 is a sufficient condition for a real number to be less than 1.

Proof:

#2.

Prove that the following is a valid argument:

All real numbers have nonnegative squares.

The number i has a negative square.

         Therefore, the number i is not a real number.

Proof:

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For #2 : The conclusion is logically follows from the premises. So the given argument is valid

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