Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321867327
ISBN 13: 978-0-32186-732-2

Chapter 3 - Logic - 3.2 Compound Statements and Connectives - Exercise Set 3.2 - Page 133: 49

Answer

It is not true that Romeo loves Juliet, and Juliet loves Romeo.

Work Step by Step

$p$: Romeo loves Juliet. $q$: Juliet loves Romeo. $p \wedge q$ means Romeo loves Juliet, and Juliet loves Romeo. Thus, $\neg(p \wedge q)$ means: It is not true that Romeo loves Juliet, and Juliet loves Romeo.
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