A problem concerning logic

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In summary, the conversation discusses different results obtained when solving the statement "pvq->r" as (pVq)->r or pV(q->r). The picture attached illustrates the process of solving and the importance of using parentheses in symbolic logic.
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Sorry if my title wasn't the best, dosen't know the english termonolgy

Anyway i get diffrent result based on how i solve "pvq->r" the result vary if i solve this as (pVq)->r or pV(q->r).

You can see me trying to solve this in the picture which i have attaced, below

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2387/dscf0462ho0.jpg

Thank you for your time
 
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TheNaturalStep said:
Sorry if my title wasn't the best, dosen't know the english termonolgy

Anyway i get diffrent result based on how i solve "pvq->r" the result vary if i solve this as (pVq)->r or pV(q->r).

You can see me trying to solve this in the picture which i have attaced, below

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2387/dscf0462ho0.jpg

Thank you for your time
Yes, you should- those have different meanings: (pvq)-> r means "if either p or q is true, then r is true." pv(q->r) means "either p is true or if q is true then r is true". The "precedence" rules for symbolic logic say that "and", v, takes precedence of "implication, ->, just as in arithmetic multiplication takes precedence of over multiplication takes precedence over addition: ab+ c means (ab)+ c. pvq->r, without parentheses, means (pvq)-> r.
 
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1. What is "A problem concerning logic"?

"A problem concerning logic" refers to a specific issue or puzzle within the field of logic. This could involve examining the validity of an argument, analyzing the structure of a statement, or exploring the principles of reasoning.

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