Math Problem Statement

Negate the conditional statement.

(∼a∧b)⇒c

Solution

To negate the conditional statement (ab)c(∼a∧b)⇒c, we can use the logical equivalence:

¬(pq)p¬q\neg(p \Rightarrow q) \equiv p \land \neg q

In this case, p=(ab)p = (∼a ∧ b) and q=cq = c. Using the rule above:

¬((ab)c)(ab)¬c\neg((∼a ∧ b) \Rightarrow c) \equiv (∼a ∧ b) ∧ \neg c

Thus, the negation of (ab)c(∼a ∧ b) \Rightarrow c is:

(ab)c(∼a ∧ b) ∧ ∼c

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you negate other forms of conditionals, like pqp \Rightarrow q?
  2. What is the contrapositive of a conditional statement?
  3. How does De Morgan's Law apply to conjunctions and disjunctions?
  4. What is the difference between implication and biconditional statements?
  5. How do you simplify expressions involving multiple negations?

Tip: Negating a conditional statement often results in a conjunction of the hypothesis and the negation of the conclusion.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logic
Propositional Logic
Negation of Conditional Statements

Formulas

¬(p ⇒ q) ≡ p ∧ ¬q

Theorems

Negation of Implication

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12