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 , let's break down each part of the expression step-by-step, given that:
- is false.
- is true.
The notation represents negation, and represents the logical "or" operation.
Step-by-Step Evaluation
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Evaluate :
- Since is false, is true.
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Evaluate :
- is true and is true.
- The expression is true (since at least one operand in an "or" operation is true).
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Evaluate :
- is false, and we already found that is true.
- Therefore, is true.
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Negate the entire expression:
- We now have , which is the negation of a true statement.
- Negating true gives us false.
Conclusion
The truth value of the expression is false.
Would you like further details on any specific part? Here are some additional questions to explore the topic:
- What are the properties of logical negation and disjunction?
- How does the truth table for "or" operations look for different truth values?
- How does the order of operations affect logical statements?
- Can you determine the truth value of a compound statement with different truth values for each variable?
- 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
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