Math Problem Statement

Write the truth table for this expression

Write the truth table for the Boolean expression A + A'B + B'C.

Solution

The given Boolean expression is:

A+AB+BCA + \overline{A}B + \overline{B}C

Here, AA, BB, and CC are the variables. Let's create the truth table for the expression step by step.


Step 1: Identify Intermediate Columns

We'll calculate intermediate expressions:

  1. A\overline{A} (NOT AA)
  2. AB\overline{A}B (AND of A\overline{A} and BB)
  3. B\overline{B} (NOT BB)
  4. BC\overline{B}C (AND of B\overline{B} and CC)
  5. Finally, A+AB+BCA + \overline{A}B + \overline{B}C (OR of AA, AB\overline{A}B, and BC\overline{B}C).

Step 2: Truth Table

Here is the full truth table for the expression:

AABBCCA\overline{A}AB\overline{A}BB\overline{B}BC\overline{B}CA+AB+BCA + \overline{A}B + \overline{B}C
00010100
00110111
01011001
01111001
10000101
10100111
11000001
11100001

Explanation of the Last Column

The final column (A+AB+BCA + \overline{A}B + \overline{B}C) is the result of combining:

  • AA (directly from the input)
  • AB\overline{A}B (when A=0A = 0 and B=1B = 1)
  • BC\overline{B}C (when B=0B = 0 and C=1C = 1).

Let me know if you would like detailed steps for each row or further clarifications!


Questions for Exploration:

  1. What is the significance of the complement (A\overline{A} or B\overline{B}) in Boolean expressions?
  2. How can we simplify the given Boolean expression using Boolean algebra rules?
  3. Can we draw the logic circuit for this Boolean expression?
  4. How does the truth table help in verifying logical equivalences?
  5. How is this Boolean expression used in practical applications, like digital logic?

Tip:

When solving complex Boolean expressions, always break them into smaller parts and solve step by step using a truth table for clarity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Boolean Algebra
Truth Tables
Logical Expressions

Formulas

A' = NOT A
A'B = AND of A' and B
B'C = AND of B' and C
A + B = OR of A and B

Theorems

De Morgan's Theorems
Boolean Simplification Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12