Math Problem Statement

Simplify and analyze the following logical expressions involving propositions p, q, and r: 1. ¬(p ∧ ¬q), 2. p ∨ ¬(r ∧ q), 3. ¬((¬q ∨ p) ∧ ¬r), 4. (q ∨ r) ∧ (¬p ∨ ¬r)

Solution

The image contains four logical expressions involving propositions pp, qq, and rr. Let's analyze each of them:

  1. ¬(p¬q)\neg(p \land \neg q)

    • This expression is the negation of p¬qp \land \neg q, which states that pp is true and qq is false. Negating it will result in ¬pq\neg p \lor q (by De Morgan's laws).
  2. p¬(rq)p \lor \neg(r \land q)

    • This is a disjunction where one term is pp, and the other is the negation of the conjunction rqr \land q. Using De Morgan's laws, ¬(rq)\neg(r \land q) can be rewritten as ¬r¬q\neg r \lor \neg q. Therefore, this expression simplifies to p(¬r¬q)p \lor (\neg r \lor \neg q).
  3. ¬((¬qp)¬r)\neg((\neg q \lor p) \land \neg r)

    • This is the negation of a conjunction. By De Morgan's laws, it will become ¬(¬qp)r\neg(\neg q \lor p) \lor r. The term ¬(¬qp)\neg(\neg q \lor p) is equivalent to q¬pq \land \neg p. Therefore, the entire expression becomes (q¬p)r(q \land \neg p) \lor r.
  4. (qr)(¬p¬r)(q \lor r) \land (\neg p \lor \neg r)

    • This is a conjunction of two disjunctions. It states that both qrq \lor r and ¬p¬r\neg p \lor \neg r must be true simultaneously.

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Here are some related questions:

  1. How does De Morgan's law apply in logic simplifications?
  2. What is the meaning of the conjunction and disjunction in propositional logic?
  3. How can truth tables be used to verify logical expressions?
  4. Can logical equivalence be used to simplify any of the given expressions further?
  5. What are common logical fallacies or mistakes made during propositional logic transformations?

Tip: Always verify the simplifications of logical expressions using truth tables to confirm their accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Propositional Logic
Logical Simplification
De Morgan's Law
Conjunction
Disjunction
Negation

Formulas

¬(p ∧ q) = ¬p ∨ ¬q
¬(p ∨ q) = ¬p ∧ ¬q

Theorems

De Morgan's Law
Associative and Commutative Properties of Logic

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate, Introductory Logic Course