Solution by Steps
Question 4:step 1
To determine if the function f(x)=⌊x+1x2−2⌋ is one-to-one, we will evaluate f(x) for each x∈A={2,3,4,5,6,7} step 2
Calculating f(x) for each value:
- f(2)=⌊2+122−2⌋=⌊32⌋=0
- f(3)=⌊3+132−2⌋=⌊47⌋=1
- f(4)=⌊4+142−2⌋=⌊514⌋=2
- f(5)=⌊5+152−2⌋=⌊623⌋=3
- f(6)=⌊6+162−2⌋=⌊734⌋=4
- f(7)=⌊7+172−2⌋=⌊847⌋=5 step 3
The outputs are f(2)=0, f(3)=1, f(4)=2, f(5)=3, f(6)=4, f(7)=5. Since all outputs are unique, f is one-to-one step 4
To check if f is onto, we need to see if every element in B={0,1,2,3,4,5,6} is covered. The range of f is {0,1,2,3,4,5}, which does not include 6. Thus, f is not onto step 5
The function is defined for all x∈A, hence it is everywhere defined Answer
f is one-to-one, not onto, and everywhere defined. Key Concept
A function is one-to-one if different inputs produce different outputs, onto if every element in the codomain is covered, and everywhere defined if it is defined for all inputs in the domain.
Explanation
In this case, f produces unique outputs for each input, does not cover all elements in B, and is defined for all inputs in A.
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Question 5:step 1
To obtain the principal conjunctive normal form (PCNF) of the expression A≡[((p→q)∨∼r)∨q]→∼(q∨∼r), we first rewrite the implication step 2
The expression can be rewritten as ∼[((p→q)∨∼r)∨q]∨∼(q∨∼r) step 3
Next, we simplify the expression:
- p→q is equivalent to ∼p∨q.
Thus, A≡∼[(∼p∨q∨∼r)∨q]∨∼(q∨∼r) step 4
This simplifies to ∼[∼p∨q∨∼r]∨∼q∧r step 5
The final form can be expressed in conjunctive normal form as (p∧∼q∧r)∨(p∧∼r) Answer
The principal conjunctive normal form of the expression is (p∧∼q∧r)∨(p∧∼r). Key Concept
The principal conjunctive normal form (PCNF) is a standard way of expressing logical formulas as a conjunction of disjunctions.
Explanation
The process involves rewriting implications, simplifying the expression, and ensuring it is in the correct conjunctive form.
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Question 6:step 1
The expression (∀x)[∼P(x,y)∧(∃y)(∼Q(x,y)→R(x))] contains two quantifiers: ∀x and ∃y step 2
The scope of ∀x is the entire expression, while the scope of ∃y is limited to the part (∼Q(x,y)→R(x)) step 3
To determine if the expression is a statement, we note that it contains free variables (specifically y), which means it is not a statement step 4
The reason it is not a statement is that the truth value cannot be determined without specific values for y Answer
The expression is not a statement because it contains free variables.
Key Concept
A statement is a declarative sentence that is either true or false, while expressions with free variables do not have a definitive truth value.
Explanation
The presence of free variables prevents the expression from being classified as a statement, as its truth value depends on the values assigned to those variables.