Practice Proof By Resolution Refutation (5.9) - Resolution - Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Proof by Resolution Refutation

Practice - Proof by Resolution Refutation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the resolution rule allow us to do?

💡 Hint: Think about how conclusions can be derived from premises.

Question 2 Easy

Define what a resolvent is.

💡 Hint: Consider the new information created from resolving clauses.

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Question 1

What does the resolution rule allow?

It combines clauses
It cancels common literals
It adds new clauses

💡 Hint: Focus on the key action that the resolution rule performs.

Question 2

Does an empty clause indicate a valid argument?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what it means if you reach no clauses.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the premises: 'If A, then B' (A → B), 'If B, then C' (B → C) and 'A', show through resolution refutation that the conclusion 'C' is valid.

💡 Hint: Focus on deriving new clauses step-by-step and watch for the empty clause.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a proof by resolution refutation for the premises: 'X ∨ Y' and '¬X', concluding 'Y'.

💡 Hint: Combine the premises carefully and track resolutions leading to your conclusion.

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