Math Problem Statement

F = A'BC + AB'C + ABC' + ABC

Solution

You have the Boolean expression:
F=ABC+ABC+ABC+ABCF = A'BC + AB'C + ABC' + ABC

Let’s simplify this step-by-step.

Step 1: Group terms

We can group the terms based on common factors: F=(ABC)+(ABC)+(ABC+ABC)F = (A'BC) + (AB'C) + (ABC' + ABC)

Step 2: Simplify the terms within parentheses

  1. For the first two terms (ABC)(A'BC) and (ABC)(AB'C), there are no common factors, so we leave them as they are.

  2. For the last two terms (ABC+ABC)(ABC' + ABC), we can factor out ABAB from both terms: ABC+ABC=AB(C+C)ABC' + ABC = AB(C' + C) Now, using the Boolean identity C+C=1C' + C = 1, we get: AB(C+C)=AB1=ABAB(C' + C) = AB \cdot 1 = AB

So, the expression simplifies to: F=ABC+ABC+ABF = A'BC + AB'C + AB

Step 3: Check for further simplifications

Now, we examine if we can simplify further:

  • ABCA'BC and ABCAB'C have no common factors, so they remain unchanged.
  • ABCAB'C and ABAB do not share a common factor, so no further simplification can be made.

Thus, the simplified Boolean expression is: F=ABC+ABC+ABF = A'BC + AB'C + AB

Would you like me to explain any further steps or the reasoning behind the simplifications? Let me know!

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Boolean Algebra
Logic Simplification

Formulas

Distributive property of Boolean algebra
Boolean identity: C' + C = 1

Theorems

Boolean Simplification Theorem
Identity Law in Boolean Algebra

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12