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1.2. Applications of Mathematical Logic
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- 1.
Define a proposition and provide an example.
Hint
Think of a statement that can clearly be true or false.
- 2.
What is a logical operator? Give an example.
Hint
Consider common terms like AND or OR.
- 3.
What is a proposition?
- A variable
- An uncertain statement
- A statement that is either true or false
Hint
Consider statements that can be verified.
- 4.
True or False: A conjunction is true if either p or q is true.
- True
- False
Hint
Review the truth tables.
- 5.
Given the propositions p: 'It is raining' and q: 'I will carry an umbrella,' construct a truth table for p → q and interpret the results.
Hint
Think about conditional promises in daily life.
- 6.
Using mathematical logic, show how to verify a simple program using truth tables.
Hint
Choose a basic program like checking if a number is even or odd.
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