Let p represent the statement I have studied hard and q represent the statement I received a passing grade. Express the given statement in symbolic form: I studied hard but did not receive a passing grade.
A)p AND (NOT q)
B)p OR (NOT q)
C)(NOT p) OR (NOT q)
D)(NOT p) OR q

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The statement "I studied hard but did not receive a passing grade" can be translated into "p AND (NOT q)." The conjunction "but" indicates that both conditions must be met, and the negation "did not receive a passing grade" can be represented by "NOT q."

Let P Represent the Statement I Have Studied Hard and Q