Math Problem Statement

¬q ∨ ((p ∧ ¬r) ∨ (p ∧ ¬q))

Solution

The logical expression in the image is:

¬q((p¬r)(p¬q))\neg q \vee ((p \land \neg r) \vee (p \land \neg q))

This is a propositional logic expression, where:

  • ¬\neg represents logical negation (NOT),
  • \vee represents logical disjunction (OR),
  • \land represents logical conjunction (AND).

Let me simplify the expression step by step:

  1. Start with the expression: ¬q((p¬r)(p¬q))\neg q \vee ((p \land \neg r) \vee (p \land \neg q))

  2. Apply distribution to combine similar terms inside the second part of the disjunction: (p¬r)(p¬q)(p \land \neg r) \vee (p \land \neg q) This can be factored using the distributive property: p(¬r¬q)p \land (\neg r \vee \neg q)

  3. The entire expression now becomes: ¬q(p(¬r¬q))\neg q \vee (p \land (\neg r \vee \neg q))

  4. Distribute ¬q\neg q over the expression to see if there's further simplification: ¬qp\neg q \vee p

This is the simplified form of the given logical expression.

Would you like more details or clarification? Here are a few questions you might consider:

  1. How do you factor expressions in propositional logic?
  2. What is the distributive property in logic?
  3. What is the difference between \vee (OR) and \land (AND)?
  4. How do logical identities help simplify expressions?
  5. What is the significance of logical negation ¬\neg?

Tip: When simplifying complex logical expressions, try using the distributive property or De Morgan’s laws for quick reductions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Propositional Logic
Logical Expressions
Simplification

Formulas

¬ (negation), ∧ (AND), ∨ (OR)
Distributive property of logic

Theorems

Distributive Property in Propositional Logic
Logical Identities

Suitable Grade Level

College-level, Introduction to Logic