Math Problem Statement
explain this B + A’C + AB’ = B (1) + A’C + AB’
Solution
The equation you provided:
is an expression of Boolean algebra, and we're going to break it down.
Step-by-step explanation:
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Left-hand side:
- is one term.
- is the second term, where represents the negation of , and is a variable.
- is the third term, where represents the negation of .
So the expression is the sum (logical OR) of these three terms: .
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Right-hand side:
- simplifies to , since anything ANDed with 1 in Boolean algebra remains unchanged: .
- The other terms, and , remain the same.
Thus, the equation simplifies to:
This shows that the equation is true as both sides are equivalent. The step where simply clarifies that multiplying (ANDing) by 1 does not change the term.
Conclusion:
This equation is valid in Boolean algebra, and the right-hand side is just a more explicit form of the left-hand side after applying the identity .
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How does negation work in Boolean algebra?
- What are the common identities used in Boolean algebra simplifications?
- How can we simplify other complex Boolean expressions?
- How does the distributive property work in Boolean algebra?
- Can this equation be simplified further using other Boolean theorems?
Tip: In Boolean algebra, multiplying (ANDing) a variable with 1 always leaves the variable unchanged, and ANDing with 0 always results in 0.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Boolean Algebra
Logical Operations
Formulas
B(1) = B
A' represents NOT A
B' represents NOT B
Theorems
Identity Law
Distributive Law
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Level - Digital Logic Design