Solving an Equation with a K-Map: Can You See Where I Went Wrong?

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The discussion revolves around simplifying the equation F = A'C' + A'BC + B'C using a Karnaugh map (K-map). The simplification led to F = A' + B'C, but confusion arose regarding the condition (C' + BC) = 1. A key error was identified in the interpretation of the equation, clarifying that it should be F = A'(C' + BC) + B'C, not F = A'(C' + BC) + BC. This highlights the importance of accurately applying K-map simplifications to avoid misinterpretations.
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F = A'C' + A'BC + B'C

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I put the above equation into a k-map and it simplified down to F = A' + B'C. Pretty easy.

Well, after looking at the equation, that would seem to require that (C'+BC) = 1 since F = A'(C'+B'C) + B'C. However, if C = 1 and B = 0, then C'+BC = 0.

Can anyone see where I went wrong?
 
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It is F = A'(C'+BC) + B'C
NOT F = A'(C'+BC) + BC
 

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