Can This Boolean Equation Be Simplified Further?

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The Boolean equation AB'D' + AC'D' + CD' can be simplified to AB' + D'. The initial simplification to AB'D' + AD' + D' is correct, as it effectively combines terms with common factors. The final result, AB' + D', demonstrates the application of Boolean algebra principles, specifically the idempotent law where D' + D' + D' simplifies to D'. This confirms that the simplification process was executed accurately.

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I came to an equation which looks like this:

AB'D' + AC'D' + CD'

I know I can simplify out the C to this

AB'D' + AD' + D'

Any further simplification available (And am I simplifying properly so far?)

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Actually would I be correct in saying that all like terms would be combined? because D'+D'+D'=D' so the simplified form of the equation above would be AB'+D'

Is that right or am I completely crazy?
 

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