Math Problem Statement

Simplify the Boolean expression: \( \bar{X}\bar{Y}Z + \bar{X}Y\bar{Z} + \bar{X}YZ + XY\bar{Z} \).

Solution

The expression in the image appears to be:

XˉYˉZ+XˉYZˉ+XˉYZ+XYZˉ\bar{X}\bar{Y}Z + \bar{X}Y\bar{Z} + \bar{X}YZ + XY\bar{Z}

This looks like a Boolean algebra expression, where the variables XX, YY, and ZZ are binary (0 or 1), and the bars represent the NOT operation (negation).

To simplify or solve this, we can group terms if possible using Boolean algebra rules, such as:

  • X+Xˉ=1X + \bar{X} = 1
  • XX=XX \cdot X = X
  • XXˉ=0X \cdot \bar{X} = 0

Let's simplify step by step:

  1. The first two terms are: XˉYˉZ+XˉYZˉ\bar{X}\bar{Y}Z + \bar{X}Y\bar{Z}.

    • Factor Xˉ\bar{X}: Xˉ(YˉZ+YZˉ)\bar{X}( \bar{Y}Z + Y\bar{Z} )
    • This is in the form of the XOR operation: Xˉ(YZ)\bar{X}(Y \oplus Z).
  2. The next two terms are: XˉYZ+XYZˉ\bar{X}YZ + XY\bar{Z}.

    • Combine XˉYZ\bar{X}YZ with XYZˉXY\bar{Z}.

Now, the full expression becomes:

Xˉ(YZ)+(YZ)\bar{X}(Y \oplus Z) + (Y \oplus Z)

Since both terms contain YZY \oplus Z, we can factor it:

(YZ)(Xˉ+X)(Y \oplus Z)(\bar{X} + X)

Using Xˉ+X=1\bar{X} + X = 1, the expression simplifies to:

YZY \oplus Z

This is the simplified Boolean expression, where \oplus represents XOR.

Would you like further details on Boolean simplification, or do you have any other questions?

Related questions:

  1. What is the XOR (exclusive OR) operation in Boolean algebra?
  2. How do De Morgan's laws apply to Boolean expressions?
  3. Can this expression be represented as a truth table?
  4. What are some common Boolean simplification rules?
  5. How do Karnaugh maps help in simplifying Boolean functions?

Tip:

When simplifying Boolean expressions, always look for common factors and apply basic identities like X+Xˉ=1X + \bar{X} = 1 to reduce the terms quickly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Boolean Algebra
Logic Gates
Simplification

Formulas

X + \bar{X} = 1
X \cdot \bar{X} = 0

Theorems

XOR operation (Exclusive OR)
De Morgan's Laws

Suitable Grade Level

College level (Digital Logic Design or Discrete Mathematics)