It can be considered or could be considered - difference?

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ademoglu

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Hello,

I am doing homework and I have to cite some lines from books and essays. After citing them, I need to deduce from those lines. But I feel confused about whether I should use 'can' or 'could/might.' For example:

''........................................'' (X, p.X)

From the line above, it can be deduced that . . . - it can be inferred that . . . - it can be considered that . . . - etc.

Can I use 'can' or should I use 'could/might' instead of it?

Thanks.
 
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MikeNewYork

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Teechar, you should know by now that we do not help with homework.
 
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