Question

Which is the hypothesis of this statement?

If a and b are negative, then a + b is negative.

A. If a and b are negative, then a + b is negative.
B. If a + b is negative, then a and b is negative.
C. a and b are negative. <---
D. a + b is negative.

Because D is the conclusion, and that's the only part left. I don't have a better explanation, I'm sorry, I can't really explain why I think that's the answer. :)

Answer 1

I agree with you.
The hypothesis is the part where the word if can be found. So, the hypothesis here has to be C. a and b are negative.