Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, Seventh Edition

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Chapter 1 - Section 1.3 - Propositional Equivalences - Exercises - Page 35: 25

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We start with $(p \land q)→r$ Use Logical Equivalence: (p→q)≡(¬p∨q) $$(p \land q)→r≡¬(p\land q)∨r$$ Use De Morgan's Law: $$≡(¬p\lor¬q)∨r$$ Use Idempotent Law: $$≡(¬p\lor ¬q)∨(r∨r)$$ Use Associative and Commutative Law: $$≡(¬p\lor r)∨(¬q∨r)$$ Use Logical Equivalence:(p→q)≡(¬p∨q) $$≡(p\rightarrow r)∨(q\rightarrow r)$$ We have thus derived that $(p \land q)→r \equiv (p\rightarrow r)∨(q\rightarrow r).$
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