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Galen wrote the statement "If the sum of the digits in a number is divisible by 3, the original number is divisible by 3." Which statements are true regarding his work? Check all that apply.

A: The hypothesis of the statement is "If the sum of the digits in a number is divisible by 3."

B: An equivalent statement is "If the sum of the digits in a number is divisible by 3, then the original number is divisible by 3."

C: The statement is not a conditional statement because it does not include both an "if" and a "then" clause.

D:The statement can be proven true or false.

E:The conclusion of the statement is written before the hypothesis.

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Final answer:

Galen's statement regarding the sum of digits in a number being divisible by 3 is true and can be proven true or false.

Step-by-step explanation:

Regarding Galen's statement, the following statements are true:

A: The hypothesis of the statement is 'If the sum of the digits in a number is divisible by 3.'

B: An equivalent statement is 'If the sum of the digits in a number is divisible by 3, then the original number is divisible by 3.'

D: The statement can be proven true or false.

User Dmytro Yashchenko
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the answer is B. good luck

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