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26 Chapter 1 Language and Mathematics<br />

(c) Which <strong>of</strong> the following pairs <strong>of</strong> statements is stronger? Explain without using<br />

a truth table.<br />

(i) p → r and (p ∨ q) → r<br />

(ii) [p ∧ (q → s)] →t and {p ∧[(q ∧ r) → s]} → t<br />

Example 1.2.20 Without justifying by pro<strong>of</strong>, state whether statements in each<br />

<strong>of</strong> the following pairs are logically equivalent, whether one is stronger than the<br />

other, or neither.<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

Solution<br />

p : x is an integer that is divisible by 6.<br />

q : x is an integer that is divisible by 3.<br />

p : x3 − 4x2 + 4x = 0<br />

q : x ∈{0, 2, 4}<br />

p : −2

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