Math Problem Statement

How to solve this using POS

How to solve this using POS

Solution

The expression in the image represents a Boolean function that can be solved using the POS (Product of Sums) method. Here’s how to approach solving this step-by-step:

Given Expression:

(A+B+C)(A+B+C)(A+B+C)(A+B+C)(A+B+C)(A + B + C)(A + \overline{B} + C)(\overline{A} + B + C)(\overline{A} + \overline{B} + C)(A + B + \overline{C})

The POS (Product of Sums) method requires you to:

  1. Treat each group of terms within parentheses as a sum (OR) term.
  2. The overall function is a product (AND) of these terms.

Steps to Simplify:

  1. Interpret Each Term: Each term inside the parentheses is already in sum (OR) form:

    • (A+B+C)(A + B + C)
    • (A+B+C)(A + \overline{B} + C)
    • (A+B+C)(\overline{A} + B + C)
    • (A+B+C)(\overline{A} + \overline{B} + C)
    • (A+B+C)(A + B + \overline{C})
  2. Combine the Terms: The full Boolean expression is the AND of all the terms: (A+B+C)(A+B+C)(A+B+C)(A+B+C)(A+B+C)(A + B + C) \cdot (A + \overline{B} + C) \cdot (\overline{A} + B + C) \cdot (\overline{A} + \overline{B} + C) \cdot (A + B + \overline{C})

  3. Simplify (if needed):

    • Analyze whether some terms make others redundant. For example, if CC is present in every term, the resulting expression might depend only on the remaining variables.
    • Use Boolean algebra rules like:
      • X+X=1X + \overline{X} = 1 (Elimination rule)
      • X1=XX \cdot 1 = X (Identity)
      • X+1=1X + 1 = 1 (Absorption)

Observations:

  • CC is included in all the terms, so CC will always evaluate to 11, making it irrelevant to further simplifications in POS form.
  • The remaining terms focus on the combinations of A,B,A, B, and their complements.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Boolean Algebra
Logic Simplification
Product of Sums (POS) Method

Formulas

X + X' = 1
X • 1 = X
X + 1 = 1

Theorems

Absorption Law
Identity Law
Complement Law

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12