Let A(x) be an open sentence with variable x. Show that the converse of (∃! x) A(x) ⇒ (∃ x) A(x)  Is false.

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Let A(x) be an open sentence with variable x. Show that the converse of (∃! x) A(x) ⇒ (∃ x) A(x) 

Is false.  Please note that I have'nt taken a college level math course in several years (probably almost 2 decades) and am returning to college this term.  I have a terrible history with, and a subsequent fear of, proofs. Any help that you can give to make me more comfortable with proofs would be greatly appreciated. Please be easy on the old man.

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