Math Problem Statement

p = T, q = T, r = F. Select the correct truth values for the two propositions: (q ∨ r) → ¬p and ¬r ↔ (p ∧ q).

Solution

Let's break down the logic propositions step by step and evaluate them based on the given values of p=Tp = T, q=Tq = T, and r=Fr = F.

Proposition 1: (qr)¬p(q \lor r) \rightarrow \neg p

  • qrq \lor r:

    • q=Tq = T and r=Fr = F, so qr=Tq \lor r = T.
  • ¬p\neg p:

    • p=Tp = T, so ¬p=F\neg p = F.
  • (qr)¬p(q \lor r) \rightarrow \neg p:

    • TFT \rightarrow F is false (since the only false case for implication is when the first part is true and the second part is false).

So, Proposition 1 evaluates to false.

Proposition 2: ¬r(pq)\neg r \leftrightarrow (p \land q)

  • ¬r\neg r:

    • r=Fr = F, so ¬r=T\neg r = T.
  • pqp \land q:

    • p=Tp = T and q=Tq = T, so pq=Tp \land q = T.
  • ¬r(pq)\neg r \leftrightarrow (p \land q):

    • TTT \leftrightarrow T is true (since the biconditional is true when both sides have the same truth value).

So, Proposition 2 evaluates to true.

Conclusion:

  • Proposition 1 is false.
  • Proposition 2 is true.

Now, let's match this with the given options:

  • Option C correctly states that (qr)¬p=F(q \lor r) \rightarrow \neg p = F and ¬r(pq)=T\neg r \leftrightarrow (p \land q) = T.

So, the correct answer is C.

Would you like more details or further clarification? Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. What is the difference between implication and biconditional statements?
  2. How do truth tables work for logical operators like \lor, \land, and \rightarrow?
  3. Can a proposition be true and false under different interpretations?
  4. What is the only case where an implication is false?
  5. How can we represent logical operations using set theory?

Tip: When evaluating implications, remember that the implication is false only if the premise is true and the conclusion is false.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Propositional Logic
Truth Tables

Formulas

Implication: A → B
Biconditional: A ↔ B
Logical Disjunction: A ∨ B
Logical Conjunction: A ∧ B
Negation: ¬A

Theorems

Truth Table Rules
Implication Truth Rules
Biconditional Truth Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12