Math Problem Statement

(not p or q) and (not q or p) what is it equivalent to?

Solution

The logical expression (¬pq)(¬qp)(\neg p \lor q) \land (\neg q \lor p) is equivalent to p ≡ q, which means pp is logically equivalent to qq. In other words, pp and qq always have the same truth value (both true or both false).

Step-by-Step Simplification:

  1. Express the original statement:
    (¬pq)(¬qp)(\neg p \lor q) \land (\neg q \lor p).

  2. Rewrite each term using implications equivalence:

    • ¬pq\neg p \lor q is equivalent to p    qp \implies q.
    • ¬qp\neg q \lor p is equivalent to q    pq \implies p.

    Therefore, the entire expression becomes:
    (p    q)(q    p)(p \implies q) \land (q \implies p).

  3. Combine implications:
    The conjunction (p    q)(q    p)(p \implies q) \land (q \implies p) means pp and qq imply each other. This is the definition of logical equivalence: pqp \equiv q.

  4. Final Answer:
    (¬pq)(¬qp)pq(\neg p \lor q) \land (\neg q \lor p) \equiv p \equiv q.


Would you like more details or have any further questions?
Here are related questions for practice:

  1. Simplify (pq)(¬pq)(p \lor q) \land (\neg p \lor q).
  2. What is the truth table for pqp \equiv q?
  3. Prove (p    q)(q    p)pq(p \implies q) \land (q \implies p) \equiv p \equiv q using a truth table.
  4. How is pqp \equiv q different from pqp \oplus q (exclusive OR)?
  5. What is the dual of (¬pq)(¬qp)(\neg p \lor q) \land (\neg q \lor p)?

Tip: Logical equivalence can be visualized with truth tables to verify all truth values match perfectly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logic
Propositional Equivalence
Implications

Formulas

¬p ∨ q ≡ p → q
¬q ∨ p ≡ q → p
(p → q) ∧ (q → p) ≡ p ≡ q

Theorems

Logical Equivalence
Definition of Biconditional (p ≡ q)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12