Math Problem Statement

1. Construct truth table for [(P ∨ Q) ∧ ¬R] ↔ Q 2. Show that the formula Q ∨ (P ∧ ¬Q) ∨ (¬P ∧ ¬Q) is a tautology 3. Show that P ∧ (¬Q ∨ R) and P ∨ (Q ∧ ¬R) are logically not equivalent 4. Obtain the disjunctive normal form of ¬(P ∨ Q) ↔ (P ∧ Q)

Solution

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1. Construct truth table for [(PQ)¬R]Q[(P \lor Q) \land \neg R] \leftrightarrow Q

We need to construct the truth table step by step:

  1. Columns for P,Q,RP, Q, R (all possible combinations).
  2. Compute PQP \lor Q.
  3. Compute ¬R\neg R.
  4. Compute (PQ)¬R(P \lor Q) \land \neg R.
  5. Compare (PQ)¬R(P \lor Q) \land \neg R with QQ using the biconditional (\leftrightarrow).

2. Show that Q(P¬Q)(¬P¬Q)Q \lor (P \land \neg Q) \lor (\neg P \land \neg Q) is a tautology

  • A tautology is a statement that is always true, regardless of the truth values of its components.
  • Here we need to:
    1. Simplify the formula step by step to see if it simplifies to a tautology.
    2. Alternatively, construct a truth table for all possible truth values of P,QP, Q.

3. Show that P(¬QR)P \land (\neg Q \lor R) and P(Q¬R)P \lor (Q \land \neg R) are logically not equivalent

  • Logical equivalence means that both expressions have the same truth values in all cases.
  • To verify:
    1. Construct truth tables for both expressions step by step.
    2. Compare the truth values row by row to identify if there are any differences.

4. Obtain the disjunctive normal form of ¬(PQ)(PQ)\neg (P \lor Q) \leftrightarrow (P \land Q)

  • The disjunctive normal form (DNF) is a standard form where the expression is represented as a disjunction (\lor) of conjunctions (\land).
  • Steps:
    1. Simplify ¬(PQ)\neg (P \lor Q).
    2. Simplify (PQ)(P \land Q).
    3. Compute the biconditional (\leftrightarrow).
    4. Rewrite in DNF format.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Propositional Logic
Truth Tables
Logical Equivalence
Disjunctive Normal Form
Tautology

Formulas

P ∨ Q (Disjunction)
P ∧ Q (Conjunction)
¬P (Negation)
Biconditional ↔

Theorems

Tautology Theorem
Logical Equivalence
Disjunctive Normal Form Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate/Graduate Level