Math Problem Statement

Simplify the following Boolean expression using a K-map: A = X'Y'Z + X'YZ' + X'YZ + XY'Z' + XY'Z + XYZ'.

Solution

To simplify the Boolean expression using a Karnaugh map (K-map), we will first translate the given Boolean expression.

The expression is:

A=XYZ+XYZ+XYZ+XYZ+XYZ+XYZA = \overline{X}\overline{Y}Z + \overline{X}Y\overline{Z} + X\overline{Y}\overline{Z} + X\overline{Y}Z + XY\overline{Z} + \overline{X}YZ

This involves three variables XX, YY, and ZZ. Let me explain the steps:

  1. List the Minterms: Each term in the Boolean expression corresponds to a minterm. Here are the minterms from the expression:

    • XYZ\overline{X}\overline{Y}Z corresponds to minterm 001001 (decimal 1).
    • XYZ\overline{X}Y\overline{Z} corresponds to minterm 010010 (decimal 2).
    • XYZX\overline{Y}\overline{Z} corresponds to minterm 100100 (decimal 4).
    • XYZX\overline{Y}Z corresponds to minterm 101101 (decimal 5).
    • XYZXY\overline{Z} corresponds to minterm 110110 (decimal 6).
    • XYZ\overline{X}YZ corresponds to minterm 011011 (decimal 3).
  2. Create the K-map: We'll fill in the K-map with 1's for these minterms (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6).

    Y'Z'Y'ZYZYZ'
    X'Y'0100
    X'Y1010
    XY'1101
    XY0000
  3. Group the 1's:

    • We can group the 1's in pairs or groups of four if possible.
    • Group the minterms 1, 5, and 4, 6, as well as the minterms 2 and 3.
  4. Simplified Expression: The simplified Boolean expression after grouping will be:

    A=YZ+XZA = \overline{Y}Z + X\overline{Z}

Thus, the simplified Boolean expression is A=YZ+XZA = \overline{Y}Z + X\overline{Z}.

Would you like more details on K-map grouping, or have any other questions?

Here are 5 follow-up questions related to the topic:

  1. How does grouping work in a K-map for more than two variables?
  2. Can a Boolean expression be simplified further after a K-map?
  3. What are prime implicants in Boolean algebra?
  4. How does De Morgan’s Law apply in Boolean simplification?
  5. How can don’t-care conditions be handled in a K-map?

Tip: In a K-map, always aim to group the largest number of 1's possible to achieve the simplest expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Boolean Algebra
Karnaugh Map
Logic Simplification

Formulas

Boolean Minterm Expression
Karnaugh Map Grouping
Simplified Boolean Expression

Theorems

Boolean Algebra Simplification Rules
Karnaugh Map Grouping Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12