Negate the following sentences

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In summary: One way to be more sure of your answer would be to look at the negation of each sentence and check that it is logically equivalent to the original. For example, "seven is not an integer or is seven even" is logically equivalent to "seven is not an integer or seven is not even". That is good since "seven is not even" is the same as "seven is odd" which is what we want.
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Homework Statement



Negate the sentence

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


a) I will do my homework and i will pass this class
N: i will not do my homework or i will not pass.

b) seven is an integer and seven is even
N: seven is not an integer or is seven even.

c)if T is continuouse, then t is bounted.
N:T is continiouse and not bounded

d)i can eat dinner or go to the show
N:i can't eat dinner and can't go to the show.

e) if x is odd, then x is prime
N: x is not odd and it is not prime

f)the number x is prime only if x is odd
N: not sure what to do w/ the only if(<->) part.

g)If i am not home, then sam will asnwer the phone and he will tell you how to reach me.
N:i am not home and sam won't answer or tell you how to reach me.

h)if the stars are green or the white hourse is shining, then the world is eleven feet wide
N: the stars are green and the horse is not shining and the world is not eleven ft wide.
 
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joemama69 said:

Homework Statement



Negate the sentence

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


a) I will do my homework and i will pass this class
N: i will not do my homework or i will not pass.
Okay, the negation of "p and q" is "not p or not q".

b) seven is an integer and seven is even
N: seven is not an integer or is seven even.
Surely you mean "seven is NOT even".

c)if T is continuouse, then t is bounted.
N:T is continiouse and not bounded
Yes, the negation of "if p then q" is "p and not q"
(But I don't think there is an "e" on the end of "continuous".)

i can eat dinner or go to the show
N:i can't eat dinner and can't go to the show.
Good. The negation of "p or q" is "not p and not q".

[quote) if x is odd, then x is prime
N: x is not odd and it is not prime[/quote]
No, look back to c. The hypothesis should NOT be negated.

f)the number x is prime only if x is odd
N: not sure what to do w/ the only if(<->) part.
"p only if q" is the same as "if q then p". But that is NOT "<- >". Did you mean "the number x is prime if and only if x is odd"? The negation of "p if and only if q" is "(p and not q) or (not p and q)" .

g)If i am not home, then sam will asnwer the phone and he will tell you how to reach me.
N:i am not home and sam won't answer or tell you how to reach me.
This is of the form "if p then (q or r)". Use what I said before.

h)if the stars are green or the white hourse is shining, then the world is eleven feet wide
N: the stars are green and the horse is not shining and the world is not eleven ft wide.
This is of the form "if (p or q) then r". The negation would be, as before "(p and q) and not r" which is exactly what you have.

Mostly well done. Just a couple of errors.
 

What does it mean to "negate" a sentence?

Negating a sentence means to make it negative or opposite in meaning. This can be done by adding words like "not" or "no" or by using a negative verb form.

How do I know which words to negate in a sentence?

To negate a sentence, you will typically negate the main verb or the auxiliary verb if there is one. You may also need to negate other words that are essential to the meaning of the sentence.

Can you give an example of negating a sentence?

Sure, take the sentence "I am happy." To negate this sentence, you could say "I am not happy" or "I am unhappy." Both of these versions change the meaning to the opposite of the original sentence.

Are there any special rules for negating sentences in different tenses?

Yes, the rules for negating sentences may vary slightly depending on the tense of the sentence. For example, in present tense, you would add "do not" or "does not" before the main verb to make it negative. In past tense, you would use "did not" before the main verb.

Why is it important to be able to negate sentences?

Negating sentences is an important skill for clear communication and critical thinking. It allows you to express the opposite of a statement and consider alternative perspectives. It is also useful in formal writing, debates, and scientific research where precise language is essential.

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