Negating a Math Equation: ( \exists x ) ( \forall y ) \Phi (x,y )

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In summary, the conversation discussed negating the statement ( \exists x ) ( \forall y ) \Phi (x,y ) and confirmed that the negation is correct, which is ( \forall x ) ( \exists y ) \neg \Phi (x,y ). The conversation also went through steps to show the equivalence of the two statements.
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I want to negate this: [itex]( \exists x ) ( \forall y ) \Phi (x,y ) [/itex]

Is this correct?

[tex]\neg ( ( \exists x ) ( \forall y ) \Phi (x,y ) ) \equiv ( \forall x ) ( \exists y ) \neg \Phi (x,y ) [/tex]
 
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looks right
 
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gnome said:
I want to negate this: [itex]( \exists x ) ( \forall y ) \Phi (x,y ) [/itex]

Is this correct?

[tex]\neg ( ( \exists x ) ( \forall y ) \Phi (x,y ) ) \equiv ( \forall x ) ( \exists y ) \neg \Phi (x,y ) [/tex]

Yes.

~[(Ex)(Ay)F(x,y)] <-> ~(Ex)(Ay)F(x.y)
~(Ex)(Ay)F(x,y) <-> (Ax)~(Ay)F(x,y)
(Ax)~(Ay)F(x,y) <-> (Ax)(Ey)~F(x,y)
therefore,
~[(Ex)(Ay)F(x,y)] <-> (Ax)(Ey)~F(x,y).
 
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Thanks guys.
 

FAQ: Negating a Math Equation: ( \exists x ) ( \forall y ) \Phi (x,y )

1. What is a math negation equation?

A math negation equation is an equation that represents the opposite or negative version of a given equation. It involves changing the sign of the numbers or variables in the equation. For example, the negation of "5 + 3 = 8" would be "-5 + (-3) = -8".

2. Why is math negation important?

Math negation is important because it allows us to represent the opposite or negative version of a given equation. It is especially useful in solving problems that involve negative numbers or finding the difference between two values.

3. How do you solve a math negation equation?

To solve a math negation equation, you can follow these steps:

  1. Distribute the negative sign to all the terms in the equation.
  2. Combine like terms by adding or subtracting them according to the signs.
  3. Isolate the variable on one side of the equation by performing inverse operations.
  4. Check the solution by plugging it back into the original equation.

4. Can you use math negation with any type of equation?

Yes, math negation can be used with any type of equation, including linear equations, quadratic equations, and exponential equations. It is a general mathematical concept that can be applied to various types of equations.

5. Are there any exceptions to math negation?

Yes, there are some exceptions to math negation. One exception is when the equation contains absolute value bars. In this case, the negation would involve changing the sign of the numbers or variables inside the absolute value bars rather than distributing the negative sign. Another exception is when the equation involves multiplication or division by a negative number, in which case the signs of the terms would not change.

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