Math Problem Statement

Determine the truth value of each logical expression using the given predicate table for P(x, y), where the domain of x and y is {1, 2, 3, 4}.

Solution

This is a problem in discrete mathematics dealing with predicates and quantifiers. The truth table shows the values of a predicate P(x,y)P(x, y), and the task is to determine the truth value of several logical expressions based on this table.

Here are the expressions you need to evaluate:

  1. xy((xy)¬P(x,y))\exists x \, \forall y \, ((x \neq y) \rightarrow \neg P(x, y))
  2. xy((xy)¬P(x,y))\forall x \, \exists y \, ((x \neq y) \land \neg P(x, y))
  3. yx((xy)¬P(x,y))\exists y \, \forall x \, ((x \neq y) \rightarrow \neg P(x, y))
  4. yx((xy)¬P(x,y))\forall y \, \exists x \, ((x \neq y) \land \neg P(x, y))

Let's analyze each expression using the table provided.

1. xy((xy)¬P(x,y))\exists x \, \forall y \, ((x \neq y) \rightarrow \neg P(x, y))

  • This means that there exists an xx such that for all yy, if xyx \neq y, then P(x,y)P(x, y) is false.
  • For each xx, check whether all corresponding values of P(x,y)P(x, y) (where xyx \neq y) are false.

2. xy((xy)¬P(x,y))\forall x \, \exists y \, ((x \neq y) \land \neg P(x, y))

  • This means that for every xx, there exists a yy such that xyx \neq y and P(x,y)P(x, y) is false.

3. yx((xy)¬P(x,y))\exists y \, \forall x \, ((x \neq y) \rightarrow \neg P(x, y))

  • This means that there exists a yy such that for all xx, if xyx \neq y, then P(x,y)P(x, y) is false.

4. yx((xy)¬P(x,y))\forall y \, \exists x \, ((x \neq y) \land \neg P(x, y))

  • This means that for every yy, there exists an xx such that xyx \neq y and P(x,y)P(x, y) is false.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Discrete Mathematics
Predicates
Quantifiers
Truth Tables
Logical Expressions

Formulas

Logical implication: (p → q)
Negation: ¬P(x, y)
Existential quantifier: ∃
Universal quantifier: ∀

Theorems

Quantifier negation rules
Logical equivalences

Suitable Grade Level

College-level (Discrete Mathematics course)