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Arrange connectives in order of precedence

publish date: 2022/06/15 02:24:00 GMT+10

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  1. ∧ ∨ 
  2. '
  3. →  
  4. connectives within parentheses, innermost parentheses first
  5. ↔ 
Please drag and drop the selected option in the right place or type it instead
a
b
c
d
e

Correct Answer

(1) d
(2) b
(3) a
(4) c
(5) e

Explanation

The correct order is

  1. connectives within parentheses, innermost parentheses first
  2. '
  3. ∧ ∨ 
  4. →  
  5. ↔ 

This means that A ∨ B' stands for A ∨ (B') not (A ∨ B)'. And A ∧ B → C stands for (A ∧ B) → C not A ∧ (B → C).  However, parentheses are usually used to ensure there is no confusion.

Reference

Mathematical Structures for Computer Science, Discrete Mathematics and its Applications, seventh edition

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