BSACC 4 Elementary Logic and Problem Solving
BSACC 4 Elementary Logic and Problem Solving
Elementary
Logic
Logical Connectives
Conditional Statements
P or Q Or P∨Q Disjunction
Conditional: If , then . (P ⇒ Q)
Converse: If , then . (Q ⇒ P)
A Drill/Exercise is a situation that requires resolution but the method is clear and
the way to the answer is easily seen.
Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Example 1: What is the next number in the sequence 1, 5, 9,
13, 17, . . . ?
Inductive Resoning
- Is the process of reaching a Answer: The 3 dots imply that the numbers in the series
general conclusion by increases indefinitely. Moreover, it is increasing by 4 beginning
examining specific examples. with 1. Thus, by applying inductive reasoning the next number
in the series is 21.
Example 2: Using the calendar, find the next number in the series: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, . . .
Example 2:
Answer: The example is reasoning which makes
All Filipinos are hospitable.
use of syllogism. The first two statements are
Juan is a Filipino.
premises while the third is the conclusion.
Therefore, Juan is hospitable.
Sir George Polya
(December 13, 1887 – September 7, 1985)
He was regarded as the father of the modern emphasis in math education on
problem solving.
A leading research mathematician of his time, Dr. Polya made
seminal contributions to probability, combinatorial theory and conflict
analysis.
His work on random walk and his famous enumeration theorem have been
widely applied.
Polya’s 4-Steps in Problem Solving
STEP 1 - Preparation: Understand the problem.
STEP 2 -Thinking Time: Devise a plan.
Learn the
necessary STEP 3 - Insight: carry out the plan.
underlying You must start STEP 4 - Verification: Look
back and review your
mathematical somewhere so Work out an solution.
concepts. try something. idea or a new
Consider the How are you approach
Check to see
terminology and
notation used in going to attack carefully and if your
the problem. the problem? see if it leads potential
to a solution. solution
works.
EXAMPLE 1: The sum of two numbers is 56. The larger number is eight
more than the smaller number. What are the numbers?
Example 2:
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