Math Problem Statement
Construct a truth table for the given logical statement [p ∧ (q ∨ ¬p)] ∨ r.
Solution
Let's construct the truth table for the given logical statement:
To solve this, we will evaluate step by step. The columns you need to fill are:
- (the negation of )
- (the disjunction of and )
- (the conjunction of with the previous result)
- (the final disjunction with )
Let's break this down row by row, based on all possible truth values for , , and (True = T, False = F):
T | T | T | F | T | T | T |
T | T | F | F | T | T | T |
T | F | T | F | F | F | T |
T | F | F | F | F | F | F |
F | T | T | T | T | F | T |
F | T | F | T | T | F | F |
F | F | T | T | T | F | T |
F | F | F | T | T | F | F |
Detailed Explanation:
- is just the negation of .
- combines the value of and the negation of using logical "or."
- takes the value of and the result of using logical "and."
- combines the previous result with using logical "or."
Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any questions about this?
Here are 5 follow-up questions related to this topic:
- How do you determine the negation of a variable in a truth table?
- What is the difference between conjunction () and disjunction ()?
- How do you know when a complex statement is true or false?
- Can you find a scenario where a complex logical statement simplifies to a single truth value?
- How would the truth table change if one of the operators was replaced with a conditional (→)?
Tip: Breaking complex logical statements into smaller components can make evaluating them easier, especially when building truth tables.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Logic
Truth Tables
Formulas
¬p (negation of p)
q ∨ ¬p (disjunction)
p ∧ (q ∨ ¬p) (conjunction)
[p ∧ (q ∨ ¬p)] ∨ r (final disjunction)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12