Question

write each of the following in symbolic form if p is the statement "you build it" and q is the statement "they will come come"

a. if you build it, they will come

b. if you do not build it, then they will come

c. if you build it, they will not come

*if you could please explain to me how you figured this out as well. Thank you so much!

Answer 1

a. If p, then q.
b. If not p, then q.
c. If p, then not q.

Answer 2

P is the hypothesis q is the conclusion ex If I kill, I will go to jail....
If I kill is (P) I will go to Jail (Q)

Answer 3

So, the first one is
p->q

Answer 4

~p->q

Answer 5

Do you get it? That arrow just mean "if p, then q follows".

Answer 6

*means

Answer 7

wouldn't the first one for if you build it, they will come would be
-->pq?

Answer 8

No, you have to put the symbol between the antecedent and consequent.

Answer 9

Oh, alright. Thank you that makes sense now.

Answer 10

Yeah same as if P then Q you can write it either way whatever floats your boat ehh

Answer 11

No, she can't. The instructions were to write it in symbolic form. That means no words.

Answer 12

OMG @Gerardie I love how you explained the lady just confused me. and the example was very helpful!.

Answer 13

Very Helpful eddie ^

Answer 14

lMAO "The instructions were to write in symbolic form" read it in Piggie form cracks me up haha ya'll busting but at least she made a good joke.

Answer 15

Aww thanks you guys, I mean you can be nice and tell me nicely no need to act hostile... Izzy getta outta of here :P