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In Exercises 21–42, define the necessary symbols, rewrite the argument in symbolic form,...

In Exercises 21–42, define the necessary symbols, rewrite the argument in symbolic form, and use a truth table to determine whether the argument is valid. If the argument is invalid, interpret the specific circumstances that cause the argument to be invalid.

1. If the Democrats have a majority, Smith is appointed and student loans are funded.

2. Smith is appointed or student loans are not funded.

Therefore, the Democrats do not have a majority.

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