Math Problem Statement
Convert the following propositional formula into conjunctive normal form (CNF):
(P ∨ (Q ∧ R)) → (¬P ∧ ¬Q)
Solution
To convert the propositional formula into conjunctive normal form (CNF), we follow a step-by-step approach.
Step 1: Rewriting the implication
The implication can be rewritten as . So, we rewrite the formula as:
Step 2: De Morgan's Law on the negation
Apply De Morgan's Law to the negation :
Step 3: Simplifying the second negation
Using De Morgan's Law again for , we get:
Step 4: Distribute the conjunction over the disjunction
Now, distribute the conjunction over , applying the distributive property:
Now the expression can be simplified. Let's take the simplest CNF form for the formula:
Final Answer:
The CNF equivalent of the propositional formula is:
[ (\neg P \lor \neg
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Propositional Logic
Conjunctive Normal Form (CNF)
De Morgan's Laws
Implication in Logic
Formulas
A → B = ¬A ∨ B
¬(A ∧ B) = ¬A ∨ ¬B
¬(A ∨ B) = ¬A ∧ ¬B
Theorems
Implication Law
De Morgan's Laws
Distributive Property in Logic
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate or Advanced High School