Math Problem Statement
Solution
The question on your homework asks you to write an English sentence for the logical expression: ¬p → r, where the following statements are defined:
- p: Today is Thursday
- q: It is cold outside
- r: I am feeling tired
- s: I am not going out for dinner
The expression ¬p → r translates to:
- ¬p: Today is not Thursday
- →: implies
- r: I am feeling tired
So, the sentence would be: "If today is not Thursday, then I am feeling tired."
Now let's analyze the answer choices:
a) "Today is not Thursday if and only if I am feeling tired." – This is not correct because it expresses a biconditional (if and only if), which is not the same as ¬p → r.
b) "Today is Thursday and I am feeling tired." – This is also incorrect because it describes a conjunction, which doesn't match the conditional ¬p → r.
c) The remaining option (cut off in the image) seems likely to describe the correct conditional based on the format, but you'll need to confirm that it matches the correct logic: "If today is not Thursday, then I am feeling tired."
Let me know if you want to check the cut-off part or discuss further details!
Here are five questions related to this concept:
- What is the difference between a conditional statement and a biconditional statement?
- How would you express ¬p ∧ r in English?
- Can you describe the logical meaning of p → ¬r?
- What is the truth table for the expression ¬p → r?
- How does the negation of a conditional statement, ¬(¬p → r), translate into English?
Tip: In logic, a conditional statement is only false when the first part is true, and the second part is false.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Logic
Conditional Statements
Formulas
¬p → r (Negation of a statement implies another statement)
Theorems
Implication in propositional logic
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate level or high school logic