Math Problem Statement

. Determine the truth value of each of these statements if the domain consists of all integers. a) ∀n(n + 1 > n) b) ∃n(2n = 3n) c) ∃n(n = −n) d) ∀n(3n ≤ 4n)

Solution

Let's break down and analyze the truth value of each statement given the domain consists of all integers.


a) n(n+1>n)\forall n \, (n + 1 > n)

  • This statement reads: "For all integers nn, n+1>nn + 1 > n."
  • This is true because, for any integer nn, adding 1 to nn always results in a number greater than nn.
  • Truth value: True

b) n(2n=3n)\exists n \, (2n = 3n)

  • This statement reads: "There exists an integer nn such that 2n=3n2n = 3n."
  • Rearranging the equation 2n=3n2n = 3n, we get n=0n = 0. So, n=0n = 0 is the only solution.
  • Since there is indeed an integer n=0n = 0 that satisfies the equation, this statement is true.
  • Truth value: True

c) n(n=n)\exists n \, (n = -n)

  • This statement reads: "There exists an integer nn such that n=nn = -n."
  • Solving n=nn = -n, we get 2n=02n = 0, which gives n=0n = 0.
  • So, n=0n = 0 is the only integer that satisfies this equation.
  • Truth value: True

d) n(3n4n)\forall n \, (3n \leq 4n)

  • This statement reads: "For all integers nn, 3n4n3n \leq 4n."
  • Rearranging, we get 0n0 \leq n. This means the statement is true for all non-negative integers (n0n \geq 0), but false for negative integers.
  • Since the domain includes all integers, and the statement doesn't hold for negative integers, this statement is false.
  • Truth value: False

Final Results:

  • a) True
  • b) True
  • c) True
  • d) False

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What does the symbol \forall represent in logic?
  2. How do we determine if a statement is universally true over all integers?
  3. Can you think of other examples where \exists might hold for a specific integer value?
  4. What would happen to the truth value in (d) if the domain were non-negative integers?
  5. How would the inequality in (d) change if it were 3n<4n3n < 4n?

Tip: When solving logical statements, carefully examine the domain (like all integers) as it significantly affects the truth of the statement!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logic
Inequalities
Universal Quantifiers
Existential Quantifiers

Formulas

n + 1 > n
2n = 3n
n = -n
3n ≤ 4n

Theorems

Properties of Inequalities
Properties of Integer Solutions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12