Express the following propositions in symbolic form, and identify the principal connective: i.Either Karen is studying computing and Ketsi is not studying mathematics, or Ketsi is studying mathematics. ii.It is not the case case that if it is sunny then i will carry an umbrella.

Emeli Hagan

Emeli Hagan

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2021-02-03

Express the following propositions in symbolic form, and identify the principal connective:
i.Either Karen is studying computing and Ketsi is not studying mathematics, or Ketsi is studying mathematics.
ii.It is not the case case that if it is sunny then i will carry an umbrella.

Answer & Explanation

Corben Pittman

Corben Pittman

Skilled2021-02-04Added 83 answers

Step 1
(i)
Let,
p:Karen is studying computing.
q:Ketsi is studying mathematics.
q:Ketsi is now studying mathematics.
Then,(p!q)q:Either Karen is studying computing and Ketsi is not mathematics, or Ketsi is studying mathematics.
Here, principal connective is "vv"(i.e."or").
Step 2
(ii)
Let,
p: It is sunny.
q: I will carry an umberella.
Then, !(pq): It is not the case that if it is sunny then i will carry an umbrella.
Here, principal connective is ""(i.e."not").

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