Is This Discrete Mathematics Argument Valid?

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The discussion revolves around the validity of a logical argument in discrete mathematics, specifically focusing on propositional logic and truth tables. The original poster presents a conditional argument involving weather conditions, train schedules, and a dog's behavior.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to construct a truth table based on a compound proposition derived from the argument. Some participants question the clarity of the original poster's attempts and seek more details about the specific errors encountered in their truth table.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the original poster's approach and the specific issues faced. There is a focus on understanding the logical structure of the argument and the correctness of the truth table construction.

Contextual Notes

The original poster mentions receiving confirmation from a teacher regarding certain aspects of the truth table, but does not provide details on the specific wrong answers being encountered. There is an indication of missing information regarding the exact question being addressed.

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Homework Statement


Hey guys I am having a bit of a difficult time with this question, if some one could help me out it would be appreciated, thanks.

Consider the following argument. "If the weather is fine, and the train is early, then the dog will sit on the tuckerbox. The train will be early, (but) also there will be rain. So the dog will not sit on the tuckerbox."Let W mean "the weather will be fine", E mean "the train will come early" and D mean "the dog will sit on the tuckerbox". (THE QUESTION IS ATTATCHED BELOW)

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I tried working out the equation and I got this: I get the following compound propisiton arguments like this for first and second premisis and conclusion: (W v E -> D) ^ (E ^ ~W) -> ~D. I also know that T appears in rows B,D,F and H of the last column and this was confirmed by my teacher. Now I know how to construct the truth table but i keep getting the question wrong, i do not know what I am doing wrong, help would be appreciated.
 

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It is impossible to say what you are doing wrong when you don't tell us what you are doing! What wrong answers are you getting?
 
i DON't know what the answer is to the question I've put, that's all and I am entering the formula above into a truth table that's what I am doing if someone could tell me the question it would be great.
 
this is what I've done
 

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HallsofIvy said:
It is impossible to say what you are doing wrong when you don't tell us what you are doing! What wrong answers are you getting?
 

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