Practice Row, Column, And Block Constraints (3.2.3) - SAT Problem - Discrete Mathematics

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Question 1.
Define a satisfiable proposition.
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Think about whether the proposition can be true for some variable values.
Question 2.
What is CNF?
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Remember it helps simplify logical expressions.
3Question 3.
What is a satisfiable proposition?
- A proposition that is false
- A proposition that is true under at least one assignment
- A proposition that has no assignments
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Think about the definition of truth in logic.
4Question 4.
True or False: The SAT problem only applies to mathematical equations.
- True
- False
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Consider where satisfiability is relevant.
Question 5.
Create a CNF expression for the proposition (A OR B) AND (NOT A OR C). Explain the process.
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Consider the logical structure and remember what defines a CNF.
Question 6.
You are given the expression (X AND (Y OR Z)) AND (NOT X OR Y). Convert it to CNF and explain your reasoning.
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Follow distribution laws and identify clauses in your process.

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