Can Boolean Logic Be Simplified to Use XOR Operations?

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The discussion centers on simplifying a Boolean logic expression, specifically s=x'y'z+x'yz'+xy'z'+xyz. Participants explore whether this can be reduced using XOR operations, ultimately breaking down the expression into components involving XOR. They confirm that certain combinations can be expressed as z(x xor y) and z'(x xor y), leading to a simplified form. The conversation emphasizes the relationship between XOR and the original expression, concluding that the final simplification involves XOR operations. The exploration reveals the intricacies of Boolean algebra and the potential for simplification through XOR logic.
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let's consider this boolean logic experession:

s=x'y'z+x'yz'+xy'z'+xyz

can i simplify it to:

s=x'y'z+x'yz'+xy'z'

as xyz=1 where x,y,z in high logic(1)

what's the simplest expression?
 
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You have 2 xor's

s=x'y'z+x'yz'+xy'z'+xyz

x'y'z + xyz = z(x'y' + xy) = z(x xor y)

x'yz' + xy'z' = z'(x'y + xy') = z'(x xor y)

add these up and go from there
 
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waht said:
You have 2 xor's

s=x'y'z+x'yz'+xy'z'+xyz

x'y'z + xyz = z(x'y' + xy) = z(x xor y)

x'yz' + xy'z' = z'(x'y + xy') = z'(x xor y)

add these up and go from there

x xor y= x'y+xy' that's right, but i don't think x'y'+xy=x xor y

are you sure from that?

thanks
 
yea

xy +x'y' is just the complement of (x xor y)

(xy' + x'y)' = (x' + y)(x + y') = xy + x'y'
 
s=x'y'z+x'yz'+xy'z'+xyz

x'y'z + xyz = z(x'y' + xy) = z(x xor y)'

x'yz' + xy'z' = z'(x'y + xy') = z'(x xor y)

so s=(z) xor (y) xor (z)
 
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