Math Problem Statement
a. Express the quantified statement in an equivalent way, that is, in a way that has exactly the same meaning.
b. Write the negation of the quantified statement. (The negation should begin with "all," "some," or "no.")
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beetlesbeetles
are not carnivorous.carnivorous.
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Part 1
a. Which of the following expresses the quantified statement in an equivalent way?
A.There are no beetles that are not carnivorous.
There are no beetles that are not carnivorous.There are no beetles that are not carnivorous.
B.All beetles are not carnivorous.
All beetles are not carnivorous.All beetles are not carnivorous.
C.Not all beetles are carnivorous.
Not all beetles are carnivorous.Not all beetles are carnivorous.
D.At least one beetle is carnivorous.
At least one beetle is carnivorous.At least one beetle is carnivorous.
Part 2
b. Which of the following is the negation of the quantified statement?
A.No beetles are carnivorous.
No beetles are carnivorous.No beetles are carnivorous.
B.Not all beetles are carnivorous.
Not all beetles are carnivorous.Not all beetles are carnivorous.
C.Some beetles are carnivorous.
Some beetles are carnivorous.Some beetles are carnivorous.
D.All beetles are carnivorous.
All beetles are carnivorous.
Solution
Let's go through the parts step by step.
Part 1: Equivalent Statement
The given statement is: "Some beetles are not carnivorous."
To express this statement in an equivalent way, consider the following options:
- A. There are no beetles that are not carnivorous.
- B. All beetles are not carnivorous.
- C. Not all beetles are carnivorous.
- D. At least one beetle is carnivorous.
Analysis:
- A says that no beetles are non-carnivorous, which contradicts the original statement.
- B says that every beetle is non-carnivorous, which also contradicts the original statement.
- C correctly reflects the idea that "some beetles are not carnivorous," meaning "not all beetles are carnivorous."
- D says at least one beetle is carnivorous, which is unrelated to the original statement.
Correct Answer: C. Not all beetles are carnivorous.
Part 2: Negation of the Statement
The negation of the original statement "Some beetles are not carnivorous" should express that the original statement is false.
Consider the following options:
- A. No beetles are carnivorous.
- B. Not all beetles are carnivorous.
- C. Some beetles are carnivorous.
- D. All beetles are carnivorous.
Analysis:
- A suggests that all beetles are non-carnivorous, which is not a direct negation.
- B is actually equivalent to the original statement, so it's not a negation.
- C does not directly contradict the original statement.
- D is the correct negation. If "some beetles are not carnivorous" is false, then it must be true that "all beetles are carnivorous."
Correct Answer: D. All beetles are carnivorous.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions you might find useful:
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Tip: When dealing with quantified statements, the negation often involves flipping "some" to "all" or vice versa.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Quantified Statements
Logic
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
High School