SOLUTION: Logic and Reasoning Given the following true logical statement: *If inputs x1, x2, and x3 are all true, then output y is true. *Write this statement as a logical statement usi

SOLUTION: Logic and Reasoning Given the following true logical statement: If inputs x1, x2, and x3 are all true, then output y is true. Write this statement as a logical statement usi

Question 861785: Logic and Reasoning
Given the following true logical statement:
*If inputs x1, x2, and x3 are all true, then output y is true.
*Write this statement as a logical statement using the appropriate logic symbols for conjunction and implication.
*Write the converse and contrapositive of this statement.
*Is the converse true? Explain why or why not.
*Is the contrapositive true? Explain why or why not.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given the following true logical statement:
*If inputs x1, x2, and x3 are all true, then output y is true.
It is not a true logical statement
Just because you start out with true statements doesn't mean you end up with true conclusions (output).

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