Math Problem Statement
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Solution
Let's analyze the problem and translate the logical statements into their equivalent English sentences.
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First statement:
This means: "For every course , there exists at least one student such that is true," i.e., "Every course is being taken by at least one student."
Equivalent to: (2) Every course is being taken by at least one student. -
Second statement:
This means: "There exists at least one student such that for every course , is true," i.e., "Some student is taking every course."
Equivalent to: (3) Some student is taking every course. -
Third statement:
This means: "It is not true that there exists a student and a course such that is true," i.e., "No student is taking any course."
Equivalent to: (1) No student is taking any course. -
Fourth statement:
This means: "It is not true that for every student , they are not taking any course ," i.e., "Some students are taking no courses."
Equivalent to: (4) Some students are taking no courses.
Final answer mapping:
- (1) corresponds to the third statement:
- (2) corresponds to the first statement:
- (3) corresponds to the second statement:
- (4) corresponds to the fourth statement:
Would you like further clarification on any part of this problem?
Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:
- What is the difference between "for all" and "there exists" in logic?
- How do negations affect quantified statements?
- Can you give another example of a quantified statement involving two variables?
- How would you translate a logical statement that means "Some courses are not taken by any students"?
- How would you express the idea that "Every student is taking at least one course" using logical symbols?
Tip: Always pay close attention to the order of quantifiers in statements. Reversing them can lead to a completely different meaning!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Logic
Quantifiers
Propositional Logic
Formulas
∃, ∀ quantifiers
Negation rules in logic
Theorems
Logical equivalence of quantified statements
De Morgan's Laws
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12