The uploaded image contains three logical expressions (a, b, and c) involving logical operators such as NOR (↓), disjunction (∨), conjunction (∧), negation (¬), equivalence (~), and implication (→). I'll analyze and simplify each part step by step:

Part (a):

Expression:
$((a \downarrow b) \downarrow (a \downarrow b)) + ((a \downarrow a) \downarrow (b \downarrow b)) = a + b$

Key points:

1. The NOR operation ($p \downarrow q$) is equivalent to $\neg(p \vee q)$.
2. The expression simplifies step by step using logical equivalences.

Let’s simplify:

• $a \downarrow b = \neg(a \vee b)$.
• $(a \downarrow b) \downarrow (a \downarrow b) = \neg(\neg(a \vee b) \vee \neg(a \vee b)) = a \vee b$.
• $a \downarrow a = \neg(a \vee a) = \neg a$, and similarly $b \downarrow b = \neg b$.
• $(a \downarrow a) \downarrow (b \downarrow b) = \neg(\neg a \vee \neg b) = a \wedge b$.

Thus, the overall expression is:
$(a \vee b) + (a \wedge b) = a + b.$

Result for (a): True.

Part (b):

Expression:
$(\neg b \vee d) \land ((\neg d \land c) \vee (\neg d \land \neg c) \vee (a \land \neg c)) \land (b \vee d)$

Simplify step by step:

1. Distribute the disjunctions and conjunctions.
2. Look for redundancy using logical identities (e.g., absorption, idempotent laws).

• Start with $(\neg b \vee d)$ and $(b \vee d)$. Since $b \vee d$ always includes cases covered by $\neg b \vee d$, this simplifies to $b \vee d$.

Now consider the second term:

• $((\neg d \land c) \vee (\neg d \land \neg c) \vee (a \land \neg c))$.
• Simplify $(\neg d \land c) \vee (\neg d \land \neg c) = \neg d$.
• The expression becomes $(\neg d \vee (a \land \neg c))$.

Final form: $(b \vee d) \land (\neg d \vee (a \land \neg c)).$

Part (c):

Expression:
$((a \downarrow b) \vee (a + \neg b)) - ((c \downarrow d) \downarrow (c \sim d)) = ((c \to a) \land (c \to b)) \to ((a \downarrow d) \vee (b \downarrow d)).$

This expression involves a mix of NOR ($\downarrow$), equivalence ($\sim$), and implication ($\to$). I'll clarify the operators:

1. $c \sim d$ is equivalence, so $c \sim d = (c \wedge d) \vee (\neg c \wedge \neg d)$.
2. $c \to a = \neg c \vee a$.
3. Analyze step by step and simplify.

This step requires further detailed calculations.

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Related Questions:

1. What are the main laws of Boolean algebra (e.g., De Morgan's laws) used to simplify logical expressions?
2. How does the NOR operation ($\downarrow$) relate to other basic logical operators?
3. What is the significance of distributive and absorption laws in logical simplifications?
4. How does implication ($\to$) relate to disjunction ($\vee$) and negation ($\neg$)?
5. What are some practical applications of Boolean logic in digital circuits or programming?

Tip: When simplifying logical expressions, always check for redundant terms using basic identities (e.g., $p \vee p = p$).