Question

Let p: –3 > –5 and q: 3 + 2 = 5. Which statement is represented by p ∧ q?

–3 > –5 or 3 + 2 = 5.
–3 > –5 and 3 + 2 = 5.
If –3 > –5 then 3 + 2 = 5.
–3 > –5 if and only if then 3 + 2 = 5.

Answer 1

p ∧ q means "p and q", i.e. "–3 > –5 and 3 + 2 = 5." Thus the second statement is correct.