Truth tables

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What is a truth table?

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A truth table is a mathematical table used to determine the truth values of logical expressions based on their inputs.

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What does 'T' represent in a truth table?

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'T' represents 'True' in a truth table.

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What does 'F' represent in a truth table?

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'F' represents 'False' in a truth table.

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How many possible combinations of truth values are there for two variables?

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There are 4 possible combinations: TT, TF, FT, FF.

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What is the purpose of a truth table?

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The purpose of a truth table is to systematically explore the outcomes of logical operations.

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What is the logical AND operation?

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The logical AND operation results in 'True' only if both operands are 'True'.

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What is the logical OR operation?

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The logical OR operation results in 'True' if at least one operand is 'True'.

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What is the logical NOT operation?

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The logical NOT operation inverts the truth value: it turns 'True' to 'False' and vice versa.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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How do you represent the logical AND operation in a truth table?

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In a truth table, the AND operation is represented by a multiplication symbol (·) or simply by listing the inputs.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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How do you represent the logical OR operation in a truth table?

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In a truth table, the OR operation is represented by a plus symbol (+) or simply by listing the inputs.