Boolean Algebra Rules

Question 1

What is De morgon’s law and use an example to show what it is.

Answer 1

AND / OR can be replaced by the other given changes to the equation

NOT(A OR B) == NOT A AND NOT B

Question 2

What is distribution (in terms of boolean algebra) and give an example.

Answer 2

Allows for the multiplying or factoring out of an expression

A OR ( B AND C ) == (A OR B) AND (A OR C)

Question 3

What is association (in terms of boolean algebra) and give an example.

Answer 3

**Allows for the removal of brackets and the regrouping of variables. **

A OR (B OR C) == A OR B OR C

Question 4

what is communication (in terms of boolean algebra) and give an example.

Answer 4

The order of application of two seperate terms is not important

A OR B == B OR A

Question 5

What is double negation ( in terms of boolean algebra) and give an example.

Answer 5

Double false means it is true

NOT NOT A = A

Question 6

what is absorption (in terms of boolean algebra) and give an example.

Answer 6

A variable both outside and inside a bracket in the same expression removes the other variable

A OR ( A AND B) = A