Why is providing evidence to support your position an important part of building an argument? a. the speaker should provide evidence only when asked by the audience. b. the speaker does not have to provide any evidence to support his or her position. c. the speaker provides evidence only when discussing the opposition's side, during the rebuttal stage of a formal debate. d. providing evidence indicates that the person understands the issue, carefully thought about his or her position, and then found supporting research to defend that position in an effort to convince the audience.

D: . Providing evidence indicates that the person understands the issue, carefully thought about his or her position, and then found supporting research to defend that position in an effort to convince the audience.

Explanation: Providing evidence to show or support your argument is important as it shows you not only understand the issue been discussed but there is evidence that others have talked about the same issues and given their suggestions and solutions. You will also make suggestions or profer solutions to existing issues.

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steps:

1. do 28-12= 16 girls

2. your ratio is 12: 16

3. your answer is b. 3/4

4. this correct because

12 divided by 4 is 3

16 divided by 4 is 4

5. your answer is 3/4