Question: Discrete mathmatics predicates. 1. Convert the argument below into predicate calculus, using the predicates C(x, y) to represent x is a cousin of y and
Discrete mathmatics predicates.
1. Convert the argument below into predicate calculus, using the predicates C(x, y) to represent x is a cousin of y and L(x, y) to represent x livesin y. James is my cousin, and James does not live in Miami. So, I have a cousin who doesnt live in Miami. Therefore, not everyone has a cousin in Miami.
2. Describe the error in this argument.
Can someone explain in detail?
My solution so far:
1.
A) C(james,me) AND L("James, Miami")
B) ~ L("cousin","Miami")
C) Therefor, universal x C("cousin", x) AND ~ L("cousin","Miami")
2.
Logical arguments by line
This line is our premise
This line uses simplification to say not L, via line A
This line goes to universal generalization, this is our logical error.
I'm fairly confident in A and B, but unsure of C. Can someone please help?
THanks in advance
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