Math Problem Statement

simplify (P⟹Q)⟹(¬Q⟹¬P)

Solution

We are tasked with simplifying the expression (PQ)(¬Q¬P).(P \Rightarrow Q) \Rightarrow (\neg Q \Rightarrow \neg P).

Step-by-step simplification:

  1. Recall implications:

    • The implication PQP \Rightarrow Q is logically equivalent to ¬PQ\neg P \lor Q.
    • The implication ¬Q¬P\neg Q \Rightarrow \neg P is equivalent to P¬QP \lor \neg Q.

    So, we rewrite the expression: (¬PQ)(P¬Q)(\neg P \lor Q) \Rightarrow (P \lor \neg Q)

  2. Expand the outer implication:

    • The implication ABA \Rightarrow B is equivalent to ¬AB\neg A \lor B. Applying this to our current expression: ¬(¬PQ)(P¬Q)\neg (\neg P \lor Q) \lor (P \lor \neg Q)
  3. Simplify the negation:

    • Use De Morgan's law to simplify ¬(¬PQ)\neg (\neg P \lor Q): ¬(¬PQ)=P¬Q\neg (\neg P \lor Q) = P \land \neg Q So the expression becomes: (P¬Q)(P¬Q)(P \land \neg Q) \lor (P \lor \neg Q)
  4. Distribute and simplify: Now, simplify by combining terms:

    • The expression (P¬Q)P(P \land \neg Q) \lor P simplifies to just PP.
    • The remaining term ¬Q\lor \neg Q is already present.

    So the final simplified form is: P¬QP \lor \neg Q

Thus, the simplified expression is: P¬QP \lor \neg Q

Would you like further details on any of these steps?


Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is De Morgan's Law, and how does it apply in logic?
  2. How do you convert logical implications to disjunctions?
  3. Can you simplify (PQ)(¬Q¬P)(P \Rightarrow Q) \land (\neg Q \Rightarrow \neg P)?
  4. How does P¬QP \lor \neg Q relate to the contrapositive of PQP \Rightarrow Q?
  5. How do tautologies and contradictions simplify complex logical expressions?

Tip: Always remember that an implication ABA \Rightarrow B is equivalent to ¬AB\neg A \lor B, which can greatly help in simplifications.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Propositional Logic
Logical Implications
De Morgan's Law

Formulas

Implication: P ⟹ Q ≡ ¬P ∨ Q
De Morgan's Law: ¬(A ∨ B) ≡ ¬A ∧ ¬B

Theorems

Implication Equivalence
De Morgan's Law

Suitable Grade Level

College Level