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I believe that pixie dust is the best solution for getting out of pesky stains from laundry.

Evaluate this argument and determine its validity. Please also describe the steps used in your evaluation.

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Dear Student,
Hi and thank you for using Brainmass. The solution below should get you started. In this particular task, you are asking for assistance in determining the validity of an argument. I suggest making it concise and to the point using this outline:

1. On Determining Validity - 150 words
2. Applying on the argument - 100 words
3. Conclusion - 100 words

This should yield 350 words that should cover what you need. Just let me know via the feedback section if you need further clarification. You can also use the listed resources to further explore the topic. All the best with your studies.

Sincerely,
AE 105878/Xenia Jones

Argument Validity

To determine argument validity, it is first important to define what validity means. According to Lau & Chan (2004), "validity is not about the actual truth or falsity of the premises or ...

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