Math Problem Statement

explain this B + A’C + AB’ = B (1) + A’C + AB’

Solution

The equation you provided:

B+AC+AB=B(1)+AC+ABB + A'C + AB' = B(1) + A'C + AB'

is an expression of Boolean algebra, and we're going to break it down.

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. Left-hand side:

    • BB is one term.
    • ACA'C is the second term, where AA' represents the negation of AA, and CC is a variable.
    • ABAB' is the third term, where BB' represents the negation of BB.

    So the expression is the sum (logical OR) of these three terms: B+AC+ABB + A'C + AB'.

  2. Right-hand side:

    • B(1)B(1) simplifies to BB, since anything ANDed with 1 in Boolean algebra remains unchanged: B1=BB \cdot 1 = B.
    • The other terms, ACA'C and ABAB', remain the same.

Thus, the equation simplifies to:

B+AC+AB=B+AC+ABB + A'C + AB' = B + A'C + AB'

This shows that the equation is true as both sides are equivalent. The step where B(1)=BB(1) = B 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 B1=BB \cdot 1 = B.


Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How does negation work in Boolean algebra?
  2. What are the common identities used in Boolean algebra simplifications?
  3. How can we simplify other complex Boolean expressions?
  4. How does the distributive property work in Boolean algebra?
  5. 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