Negating a Statement: Understanding the Rules and Implications

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In summary, the conversation discusses the process of negating a statement and whether the negation allows for assumptions about other elements in the original statement. The conversation also includes two questions seeking clarification and assistance.
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negating a statement...need help urgently!

Hi everyone:

I am not sure about the following thing I did. Let J be a countable finite set, and [itex]f_{jk}^{0}[/itex] and [itex]f_{jk}^{1}[/itex] be two continuous functions defined on [0,1]. Consider the following statement:

[itex] \forall lj\in J,\forall x\in[0,1],\: \, f_{jk}^{0}(x)\leq f_{jk}^{1}(x)[/itex]

Negating the above statement gives me:

[itex] \exists lj\in J,\exists \hat{x} \in[0,1],\: \, f_{jk}^{0}(\hat{x})> f_{jk} ^{1}(\hat{x})[/itex]

Question 1: Am I correct in the way I negate the original statement?

Question 2 (and perhaps the most important): The fact that the negation involves only one member gives the freedom to assume that every other element satisfies the properties in the original statement? i.e., can I assume, while constructing a proof, that [itex] \forall hz\in J[/itex] other than l and j, [itex] f_{lz}^{0}(x)\leq f_{lz}^{1}(x)\: \forall x\in[0,1][/itex]?

Thanks a lot! I truly appreciate any help you can give me!
 
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FAQ: Negating a Statement: Understanding the Rules and Implications

What does it mean to "negate a statement"?

Negating a statement means to express the opposite or contradictory of a given statement. This can be done by using words like "not" or "it is not true that".

2. Why is negating a statement important in science?

Negating a statement is important in science because it allows for the testing of hypotheses and theories. By negating a statement, scientists can determine if the opposite or contradictory statement is true, thus helping to support or refute their initial hypothesis.

3. What is the process of negating a statement?

The process of negating a statement involves identifying the key components of the original statement and then expressing the opposite or contradictory using appropriate language and logical reasoning.

4. Can any statement be negated?

Yes, any statement can be negated as long as it is clear and logically structured. However, some statements may be more difficult to negate than others, especially those that are vague or ambiguous.

5. What are some common ways to negate a statement?

Some common ways to negate a statement include using negation words such as "not", "it is not true that", or "contrary to", as well as using logical operators like "and" and "or". Additionally, changing the verb tense or using negative quantifiers (e.g. "none", "no one") can also be effective in negating a statement.

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