U6L1 - Intro. to Logic

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What is a proposition in logic?

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A proposition is a declarative statement that is either true or false, but not both.

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What does the symbol 'v' represent in logical expressions?

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The symbol 'v' represents the logical operator 'or' in compound statements.

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What does the symbol '∧' represent in logical expressions?

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The symbol '∧' represents the logical operator 'and' in compound statements.

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Is the statement 'Mow the yard' a proposition? Why or why not?

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No, 'Mow the yard' is not a proposition because it is an imperative statement and does not have a truth value.

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How would you express 'I'm leaving or you're staying' in symbolic form?

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p v q

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How would you express 'You're staying and I'm leaving' in symbolic form?

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q ∧ p

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How would you express 'I'm leaving and you're staying' in symbolic form?

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p ∧ q

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How would you express 'I study and I pass the course' in symbolic form?

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p ∧ q

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What is the difference between a simple statement and a compound statement?

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A simple statement contains a single idea, while a compound statement combines two or more simple statements using logical operators.

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What is the logical operator for 'not'?

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The logical operator for 'not' is represented by the symbol '¬'.