How do you know if you can simplify boolean algebra more?

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Feb 17, 2013

How do you know if you can can or can not simplify a boolean algebra expression further?

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Experience, although even that doesn't always work.

One thing you can do if you don't have more than about 4 variables is draw a K map. Patterns often emerge that help simplification

How do you know if you can simplify boolean algebra more?

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How do you know if you can simplify boolean algebra more?

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