What argument type has the form: "if P, then Q; P is false; therefore, Q is false"?
A) Modus tollens
B) Denying the antecedent
C) Hypothetical syllogism
D) Modus ponens

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This argument type is denying the antecedent, where the second premise denies the antecedent of the conditional statement in the first premise. However, this does not necessarily lead to the conclusion that Q is false. Therefore, this argument type is invalid.

What Argument Type Has the Form: "If P, Then Q;