Math Problem Statement
Consider the given statement: Some gifts in the bag are not wrapped. Determine whether each statement below is a negation of the given statement.
Solution
The provided image presents a logical statement followed by a set of other statements, asking to determine if each one is a negation of the given statement:
The original statement is:
- "Some gifts in the bag are not wrapped."
Let's analyze each option to see whether it is a negation:
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All gifts in the bag are wrapped.
- This is not a direct negation. The negation of "some are not wrapped" would be closer to "none are wrapped."
- Answer: No
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None of the gifts in the bag are wrapped.
- This is a possible negation because it directly contradicts "some are not wrapped" by implying that all are unwrapped.
- Answer: Yes
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At least one gift in the bag is wrapped.
- This does not contradict the original statement. In fact, the original statement allows for the possibility that some gifts may be wrapped.
- Answer: No
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Some gifts in the bag are wrapped.
- This is consistent with the original statement, which does not imply that all gifts are unwrapped. Therefore, it is not a negation.
- Answer: No
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Related questions:
- What is the formal rule for negating "some" statements in logic?
- How would you negate a statement like "all gifts are wrapped"?
- Can two logical statements both be true without being negations?
- How would the truth value of the original statement change if the word "some" were replaced with "all"?
- What is the difference between a contradiction and a negation in logic?
Tip: When negating a statement involving "some" or "all," the opposite must cover the full spectrum. For example, the negation of "some" is "none."
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Logic
Negation
Quantifiers
Formulas
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Theorems
Negation of Quantifiers
Contradiction in Logic
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12