Question 9 • TN-Algebra II B SC 26-27 (For Credit)
The contrapositive of p → q is ¬q → ¬p: reverse the implication and negate both statements. Here, p is “3x + 7 = −5” and q is “4x + 12 = −4,” so the contrapositive is “If 4x + 12 ≠ −4, then 3x + 7 ≠ −5.” That is choice D.
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