Question

Let p represent the statement, "Jim plays football", and let q represent "Michael plays basketball". Convert the compound statements into symbols.

Jim does not play football or Michael plays basketball.

1. p q
2. ~p q
3. p q
4. ~(p q)

Answer 1

Hint:
(p : Jim plays football)
~p : Jim does not play football
q : Michael plays basketball.

Answer 2

Neither Jim plays football nor Michael plays basketball.