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Standard XII

Mathematics

Mathematical Statement

Which of the ...

Question

Which of the following is not a mathematical statement?

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2

is an even integer.

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2 + 1 = 3

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The number

17

is prime.

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Solution

The correct option is A
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A sentence is called mathematical statement if it is either true of false but not both.
A. It is an order so it is not a mathematical statement
B. 2 is an even integer is true so it is a mathematical statement
C. $2 + 1 = 3$ is also true so it is mathematical statement
D. 17 is a prime number is true so it is also a mathematical statement

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(j) The product of two even numbers is always even.

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