SOLUTION: What is the p and the q in If-Then statements,and in postulates?

Question 314662: What is the p and the q in If-Then statements,and in postulates?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p and q are variables that can have the value of TRUE or FALSE.
As examples,
p:The sun is in the sky.
q:5>0
r:The Celtics beat the Lakers.
s:Jim is smart.
t:The vuvzelas at the World Cup games are annoying.
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They take the place of the actual statements like x and y in algebraic expressions so that you can apply math logic rules without having to lug around entire statements.

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