Create a Truth Table: (p ^ q) ->(p ▼ ~q)

In summary, the truth table for the formula (p ∧ q) → (p ∨ ~q) consists of four columns representing the possible truth values for p and q, and four additional columns representing the negation of q, the conjunction of p and q, the disjunction of p and ~q, and the implication of (p ∧ q) and (p ∨ ~q).**
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rymatson406
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(p ^ q) ->(p ▼ ~q)

Need help creating a truth table (6 columns) for the above.Thanks
 
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I assume the formula is $(p\land q)\to(p\lor \neg q)$.

Have you seen examples of creating a truth table? Can you write a truth table for $p\land q$, which is a part of the required truth table? What exactly is your difficulty?
 
  • #3
Presumably your first two columns are for $p$ and $q$, which have two possible values each, making the table of necessity four rows "deep". I would go with:

T T
T F
F T
F F

for the first two columns (but other row-orders are possible).

It's hard to say what the next four columns are supposed to be, my guess is:

$\neg q,\ p \wedge q,\ p \vee \neg q$ and $(p \wedge q) \rightarrow (p \vee \neg q)$.

Really, only the last one is "necessary", but it's easier on the ol' noggin to include the other 3.
 
  • #4
Hello, rymatson406!

Create a truth table for: .[tex](p \wedge q)\;\to\;(p \,\vee \sim q)[/tex]

. . . . [tex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|}
p & q & (p & \wedge & q) & \to & (p & \vee & \sim q) \\ \hline
T&T & T&T&T &T& T&T&F \\
T&F &T&F&F &T& T&T&T \\
F&T &F&F&T &T& F&F&F \\
F&F & F&F&F &T& F&T&T \\ \hline
&& 1&2&1&3&1&2&1 \\ \hline \end{array}[/tex]**
 
  • #5
for reaching out! I would be happy to assist you in creating a truth table for the given statement.

Before we begin, let's first define the symbols used in the statement:

^ : represents the logical operator "AND"
-> : represents the logical operator "IF...THEN"
▼ : represents the logical operator "OR"
~ : represents the logical operator "NOT"

Now, let's create the truth table with 6 columns as requested:

| p | q | ~q | p ^ q | p ▼ ~q | (p ^ q) ->(p ▼ ~q) |
|---|---|----|-------|--------|---------------------|
| T | T | F | T | T | T |
| T | F | T | F | T | T |
| F | T | F | F | F | T |
| F | F | T | F | T | T |

In the above truth table, we have considered all possible combinations of the truth values for p and q. As you can see, the first two rows satisfy the given statement, while the last two rows do not.

In summary, the statement (p ^ q) ->(p ▼ ~q) is true in three out of four possible cases, making it a valid statement. I hope this helps in understanding the logic behind the given statement. Let me know if you have any further questions. Keep exploring the world of logic and reasoning!
 

FAQ: Create a Truth Table: (p ^ q) ->(p ▼ ~q)

What is a truth table?

A truth table is a table that shows all possible combinations of truth values for a logical expression. It is used to evaluate the truthfulness of a statement or to determine the validity of an argument.

What does the symbol ^ represent in a truth table?

The symbol ^ represents the logical operator "and" in a truth table. It means that both statements on either side of the symbol must be true for the entire statement to be true.

What does the symbol ▼ represent in a truth table?

The symbol ▼ represents the logical operator "or" in a truth table. It means that at least one of the statements on either side of the symbol must be true for the entire statement to be true.

How do you read a truth table?

To read a truth table, you start from the left and read each row as a separate statement. The columns represent the different variables or statements in the expression, and the rows represent the possible combinations of truth values for those variables. You then look at the final column to see the resulting truth value for the entire expression.

How do you create a truth table for a logical expression?

To create a truth table for a logical expression, you first list all of the variables or statements in the expression. Then, you create columns for each variable and fill in all possible combinations of truth values for those variables. Next, you write out the logical expression using the appropriate symbols and evaluate the truth value for each combination of truth values. Finally, you write the resulting truth value in the final column of the table.

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