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Problem Set


Consider the four statements.
A.
x is prime or x is even
B.
If x is even then x is prime
C.
x is even or if x is odd then x is not prime
D.
x is not prime or x is odd

For each of the following statements, decide if it is equivalent to one, if any, of the four above.
  1. x is even and x is prime
  2. x is prime or x is odd
  3. x is not prime or if x is prime then x is odd
  4. If x is odd then x is prime
  5. If x is prime then x is even

Now review your answers and make any necessary corrections before checking them.



Peter Williams
Mon Sep 2 00:05:08 PDT 1996