Logic and Mathematical Reasoning Flashcards (11 cards)

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1Question

What is a proposition in logic?

Answer

A proposition is a sentence that can be true or false.

2Question

What does the symbol ∀ represent in logic?

Answer

It means "for every" and asserts a proposition holds for all elements of a set.

3Question

When is the negation of proposition P true?

Answer

When P is false.

4Question

How do you negate a quantified proposition?

Answer

Exchange every ∀ and ∃ and negate the conclusion.

5Question

Proposition Definition

Answer

A sentence with a definite truth value.

6Question

Universal Quantifier Symbol

Answer

∃ means 'there exists'.

7Question

Existential Quantifier Symbol

Answer

∃ means 'there exists'.

8Question

Negation of universal quantifier

Answer

Change ∀ to ∃ and negate the predicate.

9Question

Logical AND

Answer

True if both P and Q are true.

10Question

Implication Meaning

Answer

If P then Q.

11Question

Logical Equivalence

Answer

Both P ⇒ Q and Q ⇒ P are true.

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1. Which condition makes a sentence a proposition in mathematical logic?

2. What does the statement ∀x∈S, P(x)\forall x \in S,\ P(x) assert about the elements of SS?

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