Compound Statements Flashcards
1
Q
What is a statement?
A
- a sentence that is true or false
- called the truth value
- represented by P and Q
2
Q
What is the negative of a statement?
A
- statement that has the opposite truth value
- show by a squiggly line (read as not…)
3
Q
What is a compound statement?
A
Joining two or more statements together by the words “and” or “or”
4
Q
What is a conjunction?
A
- statements joined with the word “and”
- written with an p^q
- only true when both statements are true
5
Q
What is a disjunction?
A
- statements joined with the word “or”
- written p (down carat) q
