Boolean logic deMorgans theorem

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The forum discussion centers on proving the equivalence of two Boolean expressions using deMorgan's theorem. The expressions in question are i) X = A(B+C) and ii) X = A' + B'C'. The user seeks clarification on whether these expressions can be shown to be inverses of each other through the application of deMorgan's theorem. A key insight provided is that the correct approach involves demonstrating that the complement of the first expression, X', equals the second expression.

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Hello, I am trying to prove that the following two expressions are the inverse of each other by using deMorgan's theorem.

i) X = A(B+C)
ii) X = A' + B'C'

I am having trouble doing this. Can this actually be achieved with these two expressions ?

Thank you for any help.
 
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fran1942 said:
Hello, I am trying to prove that the following two expressions are the inverse of each other by using deMorgan's theorem.

i) X = A(B+C)
ii) X = A' + B'C'

I am having trouble doing this.
It is confusing the way you have written this, fran1942.

I think you'll find the question should be something like:

If X = A(B+C), apply de Morgans's theorem to show that X' = A' + B'C'[/color]
 

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