If p represents 'I study,' and q represents 'I pass the test,' what does the statement p → q mean?
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The question appears to be discussing logical statements and their representations using propositions. It defines various logical operators such as implication, conjunction, and disjunction, providing examples of each with the use of statements p and q.
Answer
If I study, then I pass the test.
The statement p → q means 'If I study, then I pass the test.'
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The statement p → q means 'If I study, then I pass the test.'
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In logic, the implication 'p → q' suggests that p being true guarantees q is also true. If you study, it leads to passing the test.
Tips
A common mistake is misinterpreting implications as causal relationships. 'If p, then q' doesn't mean 'p causes q.'
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