Math Problem Statement
Solution
The provided truth table consists of three variables , , and , and the output . Let's analyze the table step by step to obtain the Boolean expression and simplify it:
Truth Table:
A | B | C | X |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Steps to solve:
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Write the minterms: The minterms are the rows where the output : Here, the apostrophe (') represents the negation of a variable.
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Simplify the Boolean Expression: Let's group and simplify these minterms:
- can be simplified to .
- can be simplified to .
- The term remains unchanged.
So, the simplified Boolean expression is:
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Further Simplification: This expression cannot be simplified further without losing any essential terms.
Logic Diagram:
- The first term can be represented as a NOT gate for , ANDed with .
- The second term is ANDed with (NOT gate for ).
- The third term is a simple AND gate for , , and .
Finally, these terms are ORed together to produce the output .
Would you like me to draw the logic diagram for this? Also, do you have any specific questions about this Boolean simplification process?
Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
- How can Karnaugh maps be used to simplify Boolean expressions?
- What are the advantages of simplifying logic circuits in Boolean algebra?
- How do AND, OR, and NOT gates interact in a real circuit?
- Can we use De Morgan’s laws to simplify any of the terms further?
- How would the truth table change if we introduced an additional variable?
Tip: Always look for common terms in Boolean expressions to group and simplify them more easily using laws like distribution and combination.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Boolean Algebra
Logic Gates
Truth Tables
Formulas
Minterms: (A'B'C) + (A'BC) + (AB'C') + (ABC') + (ABC)
Simplified: A'C + AC' + ABC
Theorems
Boolean Simplification
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12