Questions: Use the given simple statements to write the compound statement a ∨ b in words.
a: I have a headache.
b: I am tired.
Transcript text: Use the given simple statements to write the compound statement $\mathrm{a} \vee \mathrm{b}$ in words.
$a$ : I have a headache.
b: I am tired.
Solution
Solution Steps
The question asks to express the compound logical statement \( a \vee b \) in words, given the simple statements \( a \) and \( b \). The logical operator \( \vee \) represents "or". Therefore, the compound statement \( a \vee b \) translates to "I have a headache or I am tired."
Step 1: Define the Simple Statements
We are given two simple statements:
Let \( a \) represent "I have a headache."
Let \( b \) represent "I am tired."
Step 2: Formulate the Compound Statement
The compound statement is formed using the logical operator \( \vee \) (which represents "or"). Therefore, the compound statement can be expressed as:
\[
a \vee b
\]
This translates to:
\[
\text{"I have a headache or I am tired."}
\]
Final Answer
The compound statement is:
\[
\boxed{\text{"I have a headache or I am tired."}}
\]