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Why is it important to insert brackets in compound propositions?
What is a compound statement?
How many possible combinations of truth values are there for two propositions 𝑝 and 𝑞?
How many rows would a truth table involving 'n' propositions have?
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If a compound proposition involves three propositions 𝑝, 𝑞, and 𝑟, how many possible combinations of truth values are there?
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Study Notes
Importance of Brackets in Compound Propositions
- Brackets clarify the order of operations, ensuring accurate interpretation of logical expressions.
- They prevent ambiguity by indicating which propositions are grouped together, affecting the overall truth value.
Compound Statement Definition
- A compound statement combines two or more simple statements using logical connectives (e.g., AND, OR, NOT).
- Such statements can be evaluated as true or false based on the truth values of the individual components.
Truth Value Combinations for Two Propositions
- Two propositions ( p ) and ( q ) can yield four possible combinations of truth values:
- True (T) and True (T)
- True (T) and False (F)
- False (F) and True (T)
- False (F) and False (F)
Truth Table Rows for 'n' Propositions
- A truth table with 'n' propositions has ( 2^n ) rows.
- Each row represents a unique combination of truth values for the propositions.
Truth Value Combinations for Three Propositions
- For three propositions ( p ), ( q ), and ( r ), there are eight possible combinations of truth values:
- All arrangements of T and F across the three propositions (2³ = 8).
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Test your understanding of compound propositions by learning how to form propositions involving more than one connective and how to determine the truth values of such propositions.
