Math Problem Statement
Let p and q represent the following simple statements.
p:
Upper I pass the course
.
q:
Upper I complete my homework
.
Write the following compound statement in symbolic form.
Upper I do not pass the course
if and only if
Upper I do not complete my homework
.
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Part 1
The compound statement written in symbolic form is
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Solution
The compound statement "I do not pass the course if and only if I do not complete my homework" can be written symbolically as follows:
Let:
- : "I pass the course"
- : "I complete my homework"
The negations of these statements are:
- : "I do not pass the course"
- : "I do not complete my homework"
The phrase "if and only if" corresponds to a biconditional statement. Hence, the compound statement becomes:
This is the symbolic form of the statement.
Would you like further details on biconditional logic or any related concepts? Here are 5 questions to deepen your understanding:
- What does the biconditional operator signify in logic?
- How would the statement change if it were "I do not pass the course if I do not complete my homework"?
- Can the biconditional statement be rephrased using an implication?
- What truth table represents the biconditional ?
- How would the symbolic form change if the statements and were both positive?
Tip: In logic, a biconditional statement means both statements are either true together or false together!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Logic
Biconditional Statements
Negation
Formulas
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Theorems
Biconditional Theorem
De Morgan's Law
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12