Math Problem Statement

Let p represent a false statement and let r represent a true statement. Find the truth value of the following statement. tilde left bracket p logical or left parenthesis r logical or tilde p right parenthesis right bracket

Solution

To determine the truth value of the statement (p(rp))\sim \left( p \lor (r \lor \sim p) \right), let's break down each part of the expression step-by-step, given that:

  • pp is false.
  • rr is true.

The notation \sim represents negation, and \lor represents the logical "or" operation.

Step-by-Step Evaluation

  1. Evaluate p\sim p:

    • Since pp is false, p\sim p is true.
  2. Evaluate rpr \lor \sim p:

    • rr is true and p\sim p is true.
    • The expression rpr \lor \sim p is true (since at least one operand in an "or" operation is true).
  3. Evaluate p(rp)p \lor (r \lor \sim p):

    • pp is false, and we already found that rpr \lor \sim p is true.
    • Therefore, p(rp)p \lor (r \lor \sim p) is true.
  4. Negate the entire expression:

    • We now have (p(rp))\sim \left( p \lor (r \lor \sim p) \right), which is the negation of a true statement.
    • Negating true gives us false.

Conclusion

The truth value of the expression (p(rp))\sim \left( p \lor (r \lor \sim p) \right) is false.

Would you like further details on any specific part? Here are some additional questions to explore the topic:

  1. What are the properties of logical negation and disjunction?
  2. How does the truth table for "or" operations look for different truth values?
  3. How does the order of operations affect logical statements?
  4. Can you determine the truth value of a compound statement with different truth values for each variable?
  5. How does De Morgan's law apply to compound logical statements?

Tip: When working with complex logical statements, evaluate from the innermost parentheses outward for clarity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Propositional Logic
Truth Values
Logical Negation
Logical Disjunction

Formulas

Negation (~p) inverts the truth value
Logical Disjunction (p ∨ q) is true if at least one operand is true

Theorems

De Morgan's Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12